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Cafe Bionda

1922-1924 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

74cited violations
6serious tier
20inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2293115
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025251
20243121
2023180
2022140
2020120
20192151
20182102
2017211
2016370
2015160
2014130
2013110

Inspections

  1. Feb 13, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 11, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ONE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES BEHIND THE BAR ( NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. THE FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE: APRROXIMATELY 14 DOZEN EGGS, ITALIAN SAUAGE, CHICKEN, MILK, FISH, SHORT RIBS, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, AND OYSTERS TEMPERATURES RANGED 45.0F-47.0F. ALSO, FOUND A CONTAINER OF MEATBALLS FOUND AT 56.7F IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT $385 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.0F AND TWO DOOR COOLER AT 45.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE END THE INSPECTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Nov 21, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NEWLY INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: OBSERVED DEEP FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS, WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17: OBSERVED THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE BAR WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17: OBSERVED THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE BAR WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Oct 31, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO A CONTAINER OF MUSSELS, LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE TAG WAS ASLO, NOT ON SITE FOR MENTIONED SHELLSTOCK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND SHALL NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN THE CREVICES OF THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED DEEP FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS, WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE BAR WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. May 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A COUPLE OF THE LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Dec 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(SOUP, BEEF). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE BLOCKED AND BASIN FILLED WITH CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HANSINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). VIOLATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED WHITE BULK CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELF NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SMALL COOLER IN FRONT AREA NEAR COFFEE MAKER TO HAVE GRIME AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY CERTIFIED MANAGER REQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

  7. Dec 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALUMINUM FOIL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      RAW WOOD IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Sep 30, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OR THE SALAD PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SOME NEW EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  9. Sep 10, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU IDENTIFYING FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE UNDER COOKED AND SERVED (STEAKS AND BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  10. Sep 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINES. FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. ECOLAB TECH ARRIVED AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND READINGS WERE AT 100 PPM AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU IDENTIFYING FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE UNDER COOKED AND SERVED (STEAKS AND BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  11. May 7, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      FOUND DRAIN IN DISH ROOM WITH WASTE BACK UP. WATER IS BLACK WITH FOUL SMELL. PLUMBERS HAVE ARRIVED TO CORRECT DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE STATION, FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE ROOM. COVING NEEDED IN DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  12. May 4, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND BOTH HANDSINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLES ARE STRIPPED WITH WATER BEING TURNED OF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO TURN WATER OFF AND ON AT THE BOTTOM TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 2 HANDSINKS AT THE BAR AREA BEING USED AS DUMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CATCH PAN AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE STATION, FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE ROOM. COVING NEEDED IN DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jun 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jun 23, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND TURNED ON AND OFF AT VALVE UNDER SINK. VALVE WAS OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  15. Dec 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO OF THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH COOLERS.

  16. Apr 7, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR COCA COLA COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THREE OF THE FIVE WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.

  17. Mar 31, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE OR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. BOTH WERE BEING USED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THERE ARE ALSO TWO GLASS WASHERS AND TWO THREE COMP SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND NO TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED FOR THOSE EITHER. THE GLASS WASHERS WERE BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE AND QUAT TEST STRIPS FOR SINKS, DISHWASHERS AND GLASS WASHERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON MARCH 26, 2015 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE SUMMARY WAS IN A FOLDER WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT BROUGHT FROM THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR COCA COLA COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THREE OF THE FIVE WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.

  18. Mar 26, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 BEER BOTTLES PLACED IN ICE BIN THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT FRONT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE ICE BIN. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-005(5)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

      POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IMPROPERLY THAWED, FOUND 50 LBS OF SEMI-FROZEN SEAFOOD BEING THAWED IN 5 LARGE TUBS FILLED WITH STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO THAW SUCH FOODS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SODA GUNS DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COLD WATER LINE CAUSING CONDENSATION ALONG CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      A HOSE ATTACHED TO A FAUCET WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  19. Sep 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL PLUMBING LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP KITCHEN. OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MAINTAIN ALL SINKS SO THERE IS NO LEAKING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HADNSINK NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTIAN EXPOSED HADNWASH SINK

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AT SINK FOR BAR, ICE SCOOPS STORED WITHIN ICE. ALL ICE NEEDS HANDLED SCOOPS WHICH ARE STORED OUT OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.

  20. Nov 12, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.