SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Apr 16, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 THE FLOOR AT THE LARGE BAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO 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
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE rear DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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, May 16, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 5, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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.
6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/28/2024 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/28/2024 FOUND AND POSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 28, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LARGE FLIES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. 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 DUST IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 15, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND COOKLINE PREP COUNTER CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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.
CLEAN CUPS STORED ON RUBBER MATS ON TOP OF BAR AREA HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / CLUTTERED ITEMS IN FLOOR FOUND IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR OFFICE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED, CLEANING CLUTTERED ITEMS AND ENSURING ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE 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.