4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN.
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 CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP KITCHEN.
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.
6-501.11 SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE SERVICE KITCHEN.
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 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 19, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE HAND WASHING OR WAREWASHING SINK BASINS.-----ALL STORED PREPACKAGED FOODS MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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.
BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER BEING REPAIRED WITH WOOD AND PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/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.
RAW WOODEN FLOOR IN THE REAR BOX FREEZER STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED, NON-ABSORBENT.-----WALL AT THE KITCHEN STEAM TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.----MISSING ELECTRICAL SOCKET WITH OPEN HOLE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.-----HOLES IN CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL.
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 19, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 26, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN 4 WASHROOMS WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (50.2F-72.0F)DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F PROVIDED TO WASHROOMS. 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.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE 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.
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO 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 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 4, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.9F,CHEESE AT 44.6F,CORNED BEEF AT 48.0F,HAMBURGERS AT 44.6F-46.6F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6#'S OF FOOD WORTH $65.00.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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
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 4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN THE REAR FOOD PRODUCTION PREP AREA; WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE SAID FLIES AND RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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 A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
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 DRIED UP SPILLAGE ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE KEG WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO 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 THE WASHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR PRODUCTION FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID WASHROOM DOOR 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2576755 DATED:06/05/2023 #47--4-101.19: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA AND SMALL ENCLOSED ROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED, ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #53--5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #54--5-501.115: **C** Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AREA AND MAINTAIN. #55--6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AND KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREAS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55--OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA(ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE NEXT TO DOOR LEADING IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56--6-304.11: OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MANTAIN BY 6/11/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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