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Calo Lounge

5341-5343 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County

81cited violations
1serious tier
20inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1245300
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
2024140
2023160
2022120
2021140
2020220
2019160
2018130
2017270
2016290
2015280
2014161
2013140
2012140
2011140
2010180

Inspections

  1. Sep 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN MAIN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE EDGE OF PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MANINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED BOTH BACK DOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PORTOECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  2. Nov 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND (2) BARS

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY THE WALK-IN COOLER)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR (PARTY ROOM).

  3. Jul 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE MAINCOOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN THE PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Aug 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID SPILL ON FLOOR AT PARTY ROOM BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  5. Oct 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOT ALL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN ARE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      WASTE PIPE ABOVE SODA BOXES AND ABOVE FOOD SHELVES MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PREVIOUS WASTE PIPE WITH HALF ENCASE REMOVE AND PROVIDE WHOLE ENCASE.REPAIR ISSUE

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE CEILING WALL INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM HAS SOME HOLES, UNEVEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE WITH A EASY AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  6. Dec 15, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Apr 1, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD SOLD: STEAK, HAMBURGERS, AND SALMON. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND NO HIGH TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

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

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED ITEMS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE, HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS SUCH AS ARTICHOKE DIP MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND WITH DISCARD/CONSUME BY DATE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON SOUTH END OF COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED ON LIGHT IN HOOD IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

  9. Jan 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR, 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE/FOOD AREA BY THE REAR WALK IN COOLER AND AT SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  10. Jul 20, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TO GO CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR CLEAN GLASSWARE STORAGE AT THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  11. May 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO DRAIN HOSE PROVIDED AT POP GUN HOLDER AT SECOND BAR(PARTY ROOM),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON EACH POP GUN IN QUESTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS(HAND BAG,SWEATER ETC) BEHIND BAR AREA,STORED ON SHELF BY THE DELIVERY FOOD CONTAINER NEED TO BE REMOVED.PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

  12. Nov 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED A LABEL INDICATING NAME OF PRODUCT NAME OF INGREDIENTS NAME OF ADDRESS OF FACILITY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS ON SECOND BAR IN ROOM USED DOR PRIVATE PARTIES. REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. BOWLS DISHES POTS PANS AND TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE INVERTED DURING STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING TO THE LEFT OF HOOD OVER MAIN FRYING AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION AND MISSING CEILING TILES. CLEAN CEILING SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION AND REPLACE NECESSARY CEILING TILES. OBSERVED CEILING IN LIQUOR ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING AND RESTORE CEILING TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN AREA ABOVE DELI SLICER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS LIGHTS IN HOODS. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA WITH CONTAINING PIZZA OVEN, RAW AND COOKED PIZZA INGREDIENTS INCLUDING RAW SAUSAGE, CHEESE AND PEPPERONI. ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE FOR PIZZA PREPARER. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN AN AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE CONVENIENT TO THIS FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

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

      INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP PIZZA COOLER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE DEEP FRYER INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH VEGETABLES, REACH IN COOLER WITH COOKED FOODS, REACH IN COOLER WITH DAIRY AND REACH IN COOLER WITH SODA(WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE MAIN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

  14. Nov 17, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS, CONDENSER, AND DRAPES OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AND VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND VARIOUS WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION (50-100 PPM CHLORINE) IN BETWEEN USE.

  15. Mar 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS BEING THAWED IN 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE FRONT BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE CEILING LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  16. Mar 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30lbs OF COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 45.5F.46.5F AND 46.7F; 50lbs COOKED BEEF SHANKS AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,WITH DATE OF 3-25-14. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOODS.POUND 80,VALUE $240 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE UPPER RIGHT SITE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MINERAL BUILD-UP ON FAUCET INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT,ALSO DUSTY AND GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN AND UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF OF PIZZA BOXES NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AT SAID AREA, IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WASHBOWL AT STAFF WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CAUSE. FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BY THE NORTH WALL LEAKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Jan 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE MEAT/SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDERNEATH PREP KITCHEN STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

  18. Mar 26, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LID FOR THE LARGE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.PROVIDE SODA GUN HOLDER TO STORE SODA GUN DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INSIDE THE UNUSED OVENS(DEBRIS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ON EAST WALL NEXT REAR DOOR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG USED AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT MECHANICAL DRAIN, REPAIR IT.

  19. Apr 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING IN STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT.

    • 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. ASSORTED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLER OFF COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

    • 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. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AT FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

  20. May 26, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL PLATES IN STORAGE & PRESET TABLES IN DINNING AREA

    • 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.//REPLACE RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM,RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPLACE OR PAINT./REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA./NEED LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CAN ON PREMISES

    • 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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,DRY STORAGE,FREEZERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING

    • 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.//FLOORS UNDER & AROUND STOCK ,EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE

    • 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.//MUST REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILE OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//MUST INSTALL HOOD VENTED OUT TO ROOF OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA

    • 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.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES

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.