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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Apr 21, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR.
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 TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 21, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A VALID AND/OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE NOR POSTED. 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.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE OF COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. 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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY AND UNDERNEATH COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.
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.