OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ON REACH-IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO 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, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 14, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FOUND DEAD ROACHES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AT FRONT BAR AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Dec 10, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 15, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 11, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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.
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2023
Fail
15 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE LOCATED IN THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP AND STORE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CHEF WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC AND NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID/ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE STATES FACILITY IS AWAITING A SHIPMENT OF HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE CHEMICAL LABELED ON THE SPRAY BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES THAT CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
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.
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS BURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGER ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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.
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS, FACILITY ONLY PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED AT THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND 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.