ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Aug 12, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FOOD HANLDER TRAINING FOR ALL AND MAINTAIN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning
Aug 11, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT BEING USED AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. 135F SURFACE TEMPERATURE MEASURED BY IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AFTER MULTIPLE CYCLES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO ACHIEVE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT .
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
PREMISES USING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH. VACUUM PACKAGED BLUEBERRIES, SLICED TURKEY, AND SHORT RIBS NOTED IN WALK IN COOLER. VACUUM PACKING MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL VARIANCE APPROVED FROM CDPH . PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $100 VALUE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FOOD HANLDER TRAINING FOR ALL AND MAINTAIN 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.
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF WAREWASHING UNIT IN COFFEE PREP LOCATION. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTD 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
License
May 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 13, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 12, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE 7TH FLOOR EAST BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. THE MACHINES WERE NOT IN USE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH DISH MACHINES WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 2, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED, AND SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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.