MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 ONE CERTIFIIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 5, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL 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.
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND ON DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. 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 ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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 CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNEECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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 ONE CERTIFIIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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 PLATES AND BOWLS FOR SERVICE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED ON TOP SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR PROTECT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWAY AND ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE TO BE LEAKING FROM BELOW DRAIN PIPE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HAND SINK STILL FUNCTIONAL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK DRAIN PIPES.
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.
OBSEREVED THE WOMENS BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN ANYWHERE IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY WOMEN'S AND UNISEX BATHROOM.
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 TOILET PAPER DISPENER IN MENS BATHROOM ON MIDDLE FLOOR TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND TAPED TO THE WALL/HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET PAPER HOLDER.
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
OBSERED LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN FREEZER.
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, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 30, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. 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.
NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND 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.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SYRUP DISPENSER MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH SPILLS.
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.