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Soul Vibez

226 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County

68cited violations
3serious tier
17inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2088772
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025270
20242161
2020110
2019130
2017130
2016140
2015260
2014120
2013142
2012140
20113130

Inspections

  1. Sep 10, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CAKE SLICES AND HOUSE MADE LEMONADE SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT TRACE BACK AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DRAWER COOLER LCOATED UNDERNEATH GRILL AND HEAVY BUIL UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON GRATES OVER COMPRESSORS AT TALL BOY COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CODNITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA LOSE WATER SUPPLY INTERMITTENTLY WHILE RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PARTIAL WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER BLOCKING AIR FLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Aug 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Aug 18, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MAIN PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACUURATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DISHMACHINE SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2608465 DATED:12/04/2024 #55---6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #58---2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/25/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Dec 4, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS AND CONTAINERS OF FISH AND CHICKEN STORED ON RACK ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  5. Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIUM. OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SOLUTION INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH TEMPERATURE USED FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS INSTEAD OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION ACCORDING INFORMATION ON DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER SANITIZER AT THE CORRECT CONCENTRATION FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION DELIVERED TO FACILITY AND INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INPSECTION. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 50 PPM CHLORINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD REMINDER STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BASMENT STAIRS AND CONTAINERS OF FISH AND CHICKEN STORED ON RACK ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVRED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  6. Nov 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON BASEMENT'S CEILING VENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO SERVICE SINK FOR MOP WASHING AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      A MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER BAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  8. Aug 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE AND GRIME ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND AN OPENING AT THE FLOOR WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.MUST SEAL OPENING AND MUST ALSO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME AT THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AND CANOPY LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FOUND A LARGE OPENING AT THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING AT THE WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  9. Jun 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON PREP AREA SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED BEHIND WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

  10. Jul 16, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jul 9, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES,WALLS AND TUDINGS OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, UNPLUGGED THE ICE MAKER AND DISCARD ALL THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE WITH HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE PREP SINK. DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEGS OF THE OVEN,TUBINGS CONNECTED TO THE HOOD (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RE GLUE THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

  12. Sep 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

  13. Oct 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NO SANITIZING RINSE DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. OPPM CHLORINE WAS OBSERVED. DISHMACHINE WAS NOT TURNED ON AND WAS NOT BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. MUST USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISHMACHINE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES/MULTIUSE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX A RE-INSPECTION LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO HAVE THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVED FROM DISHMACHINE.

    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 02/17/12. REPORT# 569814 NOT CORRECTED. STILL NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLING AND COOKING. MUST OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF BASEMENT.

  14. Feb 17, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPPING, HANDLING & COOKING STOCK ON THE STOVE & BAKING POTATOES IN THE OVEN. A CERTIFIED FOOD PERSON MUST ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & COOKED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED AT ALL TIMES. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER, & SHELVINGS IN THE SAME COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DUST . All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR-MUST KEEP DRY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  15. Jun 7, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Jun 1, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSULATE THE WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE DROP CEILING. REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA BELOW THE BEER DRIP PANS BEHIND THE BAR AND THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BROILER WIRE RACK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE BASEMENT CEILING TILES THAT ARE DIRTY, WATER STAINED. REPAINT THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BECAUSE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING. SEAL THE CORNER AND THE WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE HANDLES OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  17. May 19, 2011 License-Task Force · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THE PARTICLEBOARD LEDGE NEXT TO THE WINDOW IN THE PREP AREA. PAINT THE SHELVES ABOVE THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE RACKS NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. REPAINT THE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE PLASTIC SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. REPLACE THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE BAR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR, GAS LINES BEHIND THE OVEN, OIL LINES IN THE BASEMENT, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR EQUIPMENT, PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE DRAIN LINES ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEER COOLER. MUST MOP THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE WALL OPENINGS BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE VINYL BASEBOARD ALONG THE BAR WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL THE WALLS AND OPENINGS IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND THE COOLERS. MUST COVER THE WALL NEXT TO THE BROILER. REPLACE THE BASEMENT CEILING TILES THAT ARE DIRTY, WATER STAINED. MUST SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE COBWEBS IN THE BASEMENT. THE FRP BOARD OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE MUST BE ANCHORED TO THE WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE BEER TAP MUST BE ROUTED INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE HANDLES OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT OR SHOW PROOF OF A GREASE INTERCEPTOR. NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE LITTER AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.