OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVIG IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST 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 DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERAION UNITS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILS UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 10, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 31, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN 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.
NOTED BROKEN UNUSED FURNITURE AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED OVERSIZED POTS ON THE PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES, PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A DETAILED WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE POTS AND DEMONSTRATE FOR C.D.P.H. APPROVAL.
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.
SHELVING UNDER THE WOODEN BAR AND THE TOP OF THE METAL LIQUOR COOLER BEHIND THE BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS.
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
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597190 ON 7-9-24 NOT CORRECTED. #37-NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #55-: 6-501.12-- NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CRACKS AND UNFINISHED WOODEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING MACHINE. : 6-201.11-- NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BY THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 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, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 9, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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 ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINER WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD INSIDE A CONTAINER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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.
NOTED SERVING PLATES, CUPS AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP, SHELVES AT THE DISPLAY COUNTER, DRINKING GLASSES ON TABLE AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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.
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 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.
NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CRACKS AND UNFINISHED WOODEN FLOOR INFRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTA FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECTIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE BASEMENT FOOD 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 ON 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.