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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
Aug 12, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN BAR AREA SURROUNDING PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 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, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 27, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 DEAD INSECTS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN BAR AREA SURROUNDING PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 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 27, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 6, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
: 6-201.11--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE BAR PREP AREA.---- NOTED POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT FLY BREEDING.---- WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS, CREVICES AND LARGE OPENINGS. MUST SEAL AND BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
2-102.13---- ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.
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.
: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE COOK.
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, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 29, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TCS SLICED TOMATOES HELD IN A ICE BATH BIN FOR STORAGE AT THE BAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.6F. ALSO OBSERVED PREPARED SLICED POTATOES FOR FRIES IN A BUCKET IN THE BAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.4F. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES OF THE BAR PREP COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.
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 CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE BAR PREP AREA.---- NOTED POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT FLY BREEDING.---- WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS, CREVICES AND LARGE OPENINGS. MUST SEAL AND BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST 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.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROFF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.
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.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE IS ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND DISPENSED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH AREA ON WALLS, FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND FLYING ABOUT. FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-21-24 NOTED NO PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD CONTACT AREAS, RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE SPECIFICALLY FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
BAR AND PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 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.
YELLOW CUTTING BOARD IN THE BASEMENT PREP IN POOR CONDITION, NOTED BLACKENED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. 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.
MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE COOK.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-4-23 REPORT #2586266 NOT CORRECTED. #55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. #56-: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AND LEAKING PIPE AT THE CONNECTION TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, STEAK ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. 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.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ICE COOLING BIN AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-TOMATOES 55.6F AND LETTUCE 63.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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.