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Croatian Cultural Center Of Chicago

2845 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County

78cited violations
1serious tier
14inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
31782
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
20242120
2022130
2021180
2019130
20182170
2017280
20162171
2015140
2014140

Inspections

  1. Jul 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR SINKS AND INTERIOR OF ALL BAR GUN HOLDERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BAR FLOOR. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR ALSO MUST KEEP BAR FLOOR DRY.

  2. Dec 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      MAIN FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  3. Nov 19, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED ON TWO ICE MACHINE:BEHIND THE BAR AND REAR STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN.BOTH WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE CUBES. SAID ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      MAIN FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE TWO DEEP FRYERS(CLEAN BACK PART OF INSIDE THE CABINET) MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HOSES ATTACHED AT POP GUNS INSIDE(DRAIN) THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR. RE-ROUTE SAID HOSES TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR BOTH SCOOPS STORE ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  4. Oct 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

  5. Jul 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE GUNS AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MIDDLE LIGHT BULB BURNT OUT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/11/2019, REPORT #2312134. #57-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 9/11/2019, REPORT #2312134. MUST DISPLAY MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).

  6. Sep 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FIITNG ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND THE AREA WHERE THE CARTS AND MOP BUCKET ARE LOCATED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

  7. Aug 30, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11(A) MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING.---MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-101.11(A) CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILE AT THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11(A) CRACKED AND FALLING CEILING LIGHT SHEILD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

  8. Aug 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11(A) MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-202.16 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING.---MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-204.117(A) CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM CHLORINE NOTED. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BUSINESS NOT OPEN/OPERATING. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 LEAKING DISH MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-101.11(A) CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILE AT THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11(A) CRACKED AND FALLING CEILING LIGHT SHEILD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Nov 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE UNUSED BEER COOLER AT THE UNUSED BAR/DRY STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE WITH UPRIGHT WARMING RACKS AND ROOM WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE ROOM BY THE BATHROOMS AND STORAGE ROOM OPPOSITE THE MEN'S BATHROOM . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  10. Mar 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      NOTED FOOD STORED IN TIN CAN INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY CONTAINER STORE FOOD ITEMS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED ICE SCOOP BY THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ALL ICE MACHINES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED SLIM INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE UNUSED BEER COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT HANDLE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  11. May 17, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD HOLDING UP COFFEE MAKER. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN SERVICE BAR CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A STORE ROOM UNCLEAN, RACKS ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS UNCLEAN, REACH IN STANDING COOLER UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND UNCLEAN FAN COVER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHIN KITHCEN AND MAR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS SMALL ROUND CAP TO GREASE TRAP MISSING REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS ARE NEEDED FOR ICE SCOOPS. PLACE ICE SCOOPS IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF

  12. Apr 29, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED IN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 . DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SERVICEMAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND MACHINE WAS REPAIRED TO 75PPM OF CHLORINE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP ALL ICE WITHIN MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE THOROUGHLY. OBSERVED SODA SYRUPS STORED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SUMP PUMP. SODA SYRUPS NEED TO BE STORED IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTED AREA. BASEMENT IS NOT FIT FOR FOOD STORAGE OF ANY KIND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD HOLDING UP COFFEE MAKER. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN SERVICE BAR CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A STORE ROOM UNCLEAN, RACKS ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS UNCLEAN, REACH IN STANDING COOLER UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND UNCLEAN FAN COVER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHIN KITHCEN AND MAR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS SMALL ROUND CAP TO GREASE TRAP MISSING REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED BASEMENT FULL OF CLUTTER. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED OFF THE GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF BASEMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS ARE NEEDED FOR ICE SCOOPS. PLACE ICE SCOOPS IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF

  13. Jun 12, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors under heavy equipment in front bar area, not clean, needs cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

  14. Nov 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PAINT/OR SEAL RAW WOODEN CABINETS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR CORNERS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR HOLES AT CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. HOLES ARE BOTH CORNERS OF THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA IN THE SMALLER ROOM AREA. MUST PROVIDE 6 SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3-COMP SINKS(BAR AREA AND KITCHEN 3-COMPS)AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY BAR 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SAID SINK.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.