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The full inspection history
3 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Dec 29, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALOT ITEMS STORED IN REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE TWO BASEMENTS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR 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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALLS BEHING BALLROOM STAGE AREA AND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR BAR AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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 LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE REAR STAGE WASHROOM. MUST 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.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA AND NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST 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, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED ABOVE MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES CONTAINING RECENTLY INVOICES, LICENSE PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE MAP OF FACILITY ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO 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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALOT ITEMS STORED IN REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE TWO BASEMENTS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR 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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALLS BEHING BALLROOM STAGE AREA AND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR BAR AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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 LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE REAR STAGE WASHROOM. MUST 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.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA AND NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST 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, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
License
Dec 16, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED ABOVE MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES CONTAINING RECENTLY INVOICES, LICENSE PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE MAP OF FACILITY ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO 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 ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA. 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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALOT ITEMS STORED IN REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE TWO BASEMENTS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR 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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALLS BEHING BALLROOM STAGE AREA AND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR BAR AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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 LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE REAR STAGE WASHROOM. MUST 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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE THREE UNISEX WASHRROMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES 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 PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA AND NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OFF IN REAR BAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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.