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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jul 24, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT THE FRONT BAR THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR ONE LIGHT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE STORAGE ON RIGHT SIDE OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS SUCH AS KNIVES AND TONGS STORED BEHIND WATER PIPES AND ON THE WALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED GASKET OF CENTER DOOR OF 3 DOOR STANDING COOLER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE TIGHT SEALING DOOR.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE ONTO FLOOR AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER BELOW THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP AND OVEN EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF SIGNIFICANT DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 12, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 20, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
MUST NOT USE BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS REQUIRED ON-SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CRACKED CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.