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The Moonlighter

3204-3206 W Armitage Ave

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jun 4, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (C) OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, LIQUOR WELLS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CLEAR BOTTLES USED FOR JUICING STORED ON PREP TABLE SHELVING, JUCING MACHINE PREP AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

May 28, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING IN BASEMENT PREP OR JUICING PREP AREA ON OPPOSITE SIDE FIRST FLOOR BAR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (CONNECTED TO CITYS PLUMBING) SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRIOR TO FOOD PREP. NOTED LARGE ICE BINS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED IN BOTH SAID AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED (NOT IN USE) LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS BETWEEN 50 AND 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY STORED ITEMS, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND NEAR DRAINS IN MAIN BAR, WINE BAR, SERVICE SPACE LEADING INTO MAIN PREP AND REAR PREP AREA WHERE JUICING TAKES PLACE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, LIQUOR WELLS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CLEAR BOTTLES USED FOR JUICING STORED ON PREP TABLE SHELVING, JUCING MACHINE PREP AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

May 18, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 12, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 30, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Dec 12, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

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