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8 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING PANELS MISSING IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 13, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 11Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE STORED IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. PORKBELLY AND BEEF TENDERLOIN WERE STORED IN VACUUM SEALED BAGS WITH NO LABEL AND A HAND WRITTEN DATE ON IT. FOOD MUST BE FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $1,500.
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 EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE 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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES BEING HELD ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OCEAN TROUT AND CHARCUTERIE IN DRY AGER AND SMOKER IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST SUBMIT A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. 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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH 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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING PANELS MISSING IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 24, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 9, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EACH FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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, May 9, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 3, 2024
No Entry
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT AND NO DISCLOSURE PRESENT ON MENU INDICATING WHICH MENU ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCREASING THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. RAW OYSTERS ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON COOKING LINE TO PROTECT THE LEFT SIDE OF SINK FROM ADJACENT FOIS GRAS PLATING AND PREPATION AREA.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED EACH FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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, May 3, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 24, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT AND NO DISCLOSURE PRESENT ON MENU INDICATING WHICH MENU ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCREASING THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. RAW OYSTERS ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON COOKING LINE TO PROTECT THE LEFT SIDE OF SINK FROM ADJACENT FOIS GRAS PLATING AND PREPATION AREA.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS NOT KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. THE ONLY SHELLFISH TAGS THAT WERE KEPT ON FILE WERE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL. ONLINE MENUS SHOW SHELLFISH BEING A CONSISTENT MENU ITEM. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO RETAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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 EACH FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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, Apr 24, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 18, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F AT FINAL RINSE. HIGH TEMPERAURE DISH MAHCINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE. 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.