4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN PREP/COOK LINE PREP AREAS AND FRONT BAR AREA.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.
4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS),INTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN-COOLERS 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.
6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE REAR ALONG THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.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, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 22, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA (IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION; FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). 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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE SAID COOLERS.OBSERVED COLESLAW AT 44.9F INSIDE THE 4-DOOR PREP/COOK LINE COOLER AND CHICKEN CHILI AT 46.5F INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) BELOW 41F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH $75.00. PRIORITY 7-38-005.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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE 4-DOOR PREP/COOK LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F-53.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COLESLAW AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES.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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.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.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN PREP/COOK LINE PREP AREAS AND FRONT BAR AREA.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 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS),INTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN-COOLERS 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 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH LIDS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE SERVICE PICK-UP OR LARGER GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. (MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE).
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.
OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE REAR ALONG THE LOW TEMPETATURE DISHMACHINE.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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS 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.
4-502.11(A;C): **C** Good Repair and Calibration- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP( COOKS LINE REACH IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO 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.
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 24, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT AT BAR. NOTED DURING INSPECTION LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA WAS 0 PPM HOWEVER AFTER CHANGING CHEMICAL 100 PPM OBTAINED. 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 PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED COMING OUT OF A HOLE IN FLOOR BETWEEN THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT BAR AND WALL WITH BUSINESS LICENSES. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. 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.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY 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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN SMALL RECH IN COOLER, AND ALUMINUMFOIL AS LINER IN ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 DAMAGE BROKEN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISE BEHIND BAR IN FRONT, PATIO BAR IN REAR, HALLS LEADING TO BAR, DISH, AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS NEED TO BE SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL FLOORS.
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 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 22, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE SLOW-DRAINING AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE 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 OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE STORAGE ENCLOSURE TO BE MILDLY SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND MISCELLANEOUS RECYCLABLES, WASTE RECEPTACLES STILL ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE STORAGE ENCLOSURE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND WASTE 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.