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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 22, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD MANAGERS TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC)
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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR PROTEIN PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING 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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE CONDIMENT STATION.
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
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 15, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG FOR MUSSELS DATED WITH THE LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC)
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT. ALSO, A LIVE BIRD IS FLYING AROUND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT IN THE BAR AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR PROTEIN PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE CONDIMENT STATION.
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
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD MANAGERS TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND GREASE TRAP AND PIPES BEHIND GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL.
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 ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND GREASE TRAP AND PIPES BEHIND GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL.
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, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 19, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 5, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.