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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 29, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11// NOTED HOLE AT THE BASE CORNER OF NORTHEAST WALL OF REAR STAIRWAY THAT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED ERODED BRICKS IN VARIOUS SPOTS ON THE SOUTH WALL OF UPSTAIRS BALACONY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR ALL AREAS, RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACES.
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 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 22, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND FRYERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. 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.
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UNDERSIDE OF FRYER AND ON THE FLOORS DIRECTLY BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.
NOTED HOLE AT THE BASE CORNER OF NORTHEAST WALL OF REAR STAIRWAY THAT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED ERODED BRICKS IN VARIOUS SPOTS ON THE SOUTH WALL OF UPSTAIRS BALACONY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR ALL AREAS, RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACES.
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 22, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 8, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 30, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11-----MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 16, 2023
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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.
THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
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.
SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF 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.
RUSTY BLADE ON THE TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST REPLACE.
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.
LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11-15-22 REPORT #2567101 NOT CORRECTED. #39- 3-305.11-- WASTE PIPES ABOVE POTS AND PANS STORED ON SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #39-- 3-307.11--- A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-202(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
MUST INSTALL A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE OPEN DRAIN IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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.