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The full inspection history
13 inspections
Canvass
Jun 10, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1 TOILET IN UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WILL NOT STOP RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 14, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jul 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11--OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING ROOM.MUST REPLACE 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, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jul 14, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11--OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING ROOM.MUST REPLACE 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, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 9, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS WITH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 121.F-126.F.THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE BETWEEN 100F-120F.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 SOME COLOR CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES AND IN BETWEEN COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN COOK LINE PREP AREA 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.
OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING ROOM.MUST REPLACE 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, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 20, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 11, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-204.113: OBSERVED FADED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN WEST DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. (THERE ARE FOUR OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR).
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT OUTSIDE OF CHEF'S OFFICE ACROSS FROM SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND GROUT IN SAID AREA 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, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 4, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD(BEEF DATED 8/31) FOUND IN WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE VACUUM SEALED BEEF DATED 8/31 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED(VALUE $781/11 LBS)INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. ONE MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOOD UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. 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.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGAGED BEEF DATED 8/31 STORED IN WALK IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED. TAGGED UNIT, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL AND VACUUM SEALED BEEF DATED 8/31 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 73.8F AT SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S HANDWASHING SINK #1(RIGHT SIDE)INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HNADWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FADED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN WEST DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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 HANDWASHING SINK #3 IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING AND OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. (THERE ARE TWO OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR).
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 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT OUTSIDE OF CHEF'S OFFICE ACROSS FROM SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND GROUT IN SAID AREA 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.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA AND INSIDE CHEMICAL ROOM. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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 PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOUR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PEMISES. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.