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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 31, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 63Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN REMOVED FROM FRONT ENTRY DOOR BY SOMEONE NOT AUTHORIZED ON 8/25/25 AT 8:51AM. PIC WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO COVER, DEFACE, OR REMOVE SIGNAGE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-050) (CITATION ISSUED).
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Mar 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 6, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS AND TABLES AND COUNTERS AT THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 26, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF BROILER COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 24, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 17, 2023
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER MISSING ON THE "NEW" DIGITAL MENU AND A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS PORK, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, LIVER ON BOTH THE "OLD" DIGITAL MENU AND THE PAPER MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE "NEW" DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS, BEEF, BURGERS, SALMON AND REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FROM THE PAPER MENU AND OLD DIGITAL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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.
3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF PANKO CRUMBS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
3-304.12 OBSERVED A SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE PANKO BREADING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
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.
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY MUST REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH FOOD HANDLERS AND BARTENDERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
3-301.11 OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A BARTENDER MAKE A DRINK, AND GRAB A DRINK GARNISH WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO SQUEEZE THE GARNISH AND DROP THE GARNISH IN A CUSTOMERS DRINK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND PUTTING ON GLOVES PRIOR TO HANDLING THE DRINK GARNISH. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING READY TO EAT LETTUCE WITH ONE GLOVE ON AND THEN PROCEED TO GRAB THE READY TO EAT LETTUCE WITH BOTH HANDS (THE OTHER HAND WITHOUT A GLOVE) AND PLATE THE SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID READY TO EAT FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALL BARTENDERS AND FOOD HANDLERS SHOULD BE WASHING THEIR HANDS AND THEN PUTTING ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EIVDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PICTURE FRAMES LOCATED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.