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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
May 7, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Apr 27, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 24, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND DISH MACHINE IN MAIN PREP AREA AND GLASSWASHER IN MAIN BAR AREA NOT SANITIZING. BAR AREA SANITIZER BUCKET WAS EMPTY AND MAIN DISH MACHINE SANITIZER WAS IN NEED OF PRIMING TO HAVE SANITIZER COME THRU THE LINE. BOTH MACHINES WERE CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.
FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS FOR OMELETTE STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERERATURE FOUND SAUTED GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED HAM AND OTHER ITEMS AT 58.0 DEGREES IN REACH IN COOLER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY MANAGER 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF MAIN ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
WHEN SPONGES AND GREEN SCRUB PADS ARE BEING USED, THEY MUST BE REPLACE MORE OFTEN. ITEMS ARE DISCOLORED WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
FLORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, DISH AREA AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 14, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
12 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROPER PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN SANITATION CLASS WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN BARS WITH EITHER NO SOAP AND/OR TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED SINK ISSUES. SOAP AND TOWELS HAVE NOW BEEN ADDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DUE TO ICE AS A MEANS OF REFRIGERATION. THE COLD SALAD BAR/FRUIT HAVE ALL BEEN DISCARDED DUE TO IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54-60 DEGREES. CUT TOMATOES, CUT CANTALOPE, CUT WATERMELON, CUT CUCUMBER, LEAFY GREENS ETC.. 2 FLATS OF RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 56 DEGREES, PAN OF PAR COOKED POTATOES 59 DEGEES WERE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS $100 VALUE 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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A PURSE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PROPER AREA NOT FOOD PREP AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FRESH CUT POTATO SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AFTER EACH 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.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PATIO KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT 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.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FRONT MAIN BAR AND PATIO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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.