OBSERVED HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE BROKEN, UNABLE TO EASILY OPEN DEEP FRYER PANEL TO MONITOR INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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 PLASTIC UTILITY SINK BASIN IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC CRACKED AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA UTILITY SINK BASIN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES 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 WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 9, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PROVIDING FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF DISH MACHINE AND CEASED USE OF EQUIPMENT WITH TAG INSTRUCTING FOOD STAFF NOT TO USE MACHINE PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 TO 200 PPM. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION ONCE MACHINE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (COOKED VEAL) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN REDUCED-OXYGEN PACKAGING ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $150.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE FROM FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE BROKEN, UNABLE TO EASILY OPEN DEEP FRYER PANEL TO MONITOR INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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 PLASTIC UTILITY SINK BASIN IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC CRACKED AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA UTILITY SINK BASIN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES 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 WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Sep 22, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 18, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANTIZING 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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.
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 25 FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 17, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink located between clean utensils shelves with a garbage bag used to protect utensils from splashing. Instructed to install a permanent barrier to prevent splashing of mop waste water on clean utensils.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Knives wedged between 2 prep tables. keeping large spoons in-use in a stagnant water at main prep line 1st floor. Instructed to store utensils in-use according to health code, ie.
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.
Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.
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.
Damaged and chipped walls behind clean pots and pans racks in basement kitchen, instructed to provide durable surface that's easily cleaned.
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, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 20, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 16, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED THREE DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS HAND SINK (76.7F), HAND SINK (80.1F), HAND SINK (77.7) AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE A LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). UTILIZE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MAHCINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL THREE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.