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1. Nov 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Nov 12, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR SOME EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WAS PLACING PEPPERS ON SKEWERS AND LEFT FROM BAR AREA PREPPING AND CAME BACK INTO AREA WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS,THE SAME EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DISHES AT THE BAR AND THEN HANDLED TWO GLASSES OF ICE WATER,THEN ANOTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE LEFT MAIN PREP AREA AND CAME BACK AND PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINTAION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE SUCH AS IN BAR AREA HAND SINK BASIN WAS FILLED WITH ICE CUBES AND MAIN PREP AREA SINK HAD A LARGE STRAINER INSIDE OF BASIN AND TONGS HANGING FROM FAUCET.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS. COOKED STEW-89.6F ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE IN A POT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. .5LBS.$10(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS DATED 11/10/25 INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 5 GALLONS-COOKED BLACK BEANS-45.1F AND 3.5 GALLONS-GROUND STEW-45.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8.5 GALLONS $180. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA,ON PAPER GOODS AND BOXES LEADING TO BASEMENT ON CEILING AND WIRES AT MOP SINK AREA IN BASEMENT .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/12/25 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     GLOVES USED PROPERLY

     OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.(COS)

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BASEMENT JUICE COOLER AND 1- DOOR DESSERT REACH IN FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR MOP SINK AND BAR AREA HAND SINK,EPOXY FLOORING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

3. Nov 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED GRILLED ONIONS AT 115.5F STORED IN METAL FOOD CONTAINER AT THE HOT HOLDING TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD GRILLED ONIONS AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF FOOD VALUED APPROXIMATELY $10.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED GRILLED ONIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING: GUACAMOLE AT 49.7F AND COLESLAW AT 46.8F AT THE MAIN PREP AREA ICE BIN, COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 45.5F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 23 LBS OF FOOD VALUED APPROXIMATELY $90.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORED COVERED IN FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON DRYING RACK NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA HALLWAY WITHOUT ADEQUATE SPLASH PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR RELOCATE CLEAN LINENS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASH OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG EDGES OF MAIN KITCHEN AREA VENTILATION HOOD AND VENT FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

4. Aug 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW OR SUBMERGE UNDER RUNNING WATER.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED RICE SCOOP STORED IN STAND STILL WATER WHEN NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SCOOP UNDER CONTINUOUS WATER OR IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.

5. Mar 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

6. Mar 15, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

7. Jul 31, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

8. Jul 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FEMALE DISH WASHER PLACING DIRTY DISHES INSIDE OF DISH MACHINE THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS SEVERAL TIMES AFTER BEING TOLD.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED TONGS HANGING FROM FAUCET AND A LARGE STRAINER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,1-EYE STOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE SUMP PUMPS,WALL TRIM AT EXTERIOR COUNTER IN 1ST FL. PREP WALK WAY,DAMAGED LOWER WALL TILE IN BAR AREA NEAR COFFEE STAND,DAMAGED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND UPPER WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Apr 5, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     Observed clean plates and bowls stored on a shelf above the hot holding line near the hallway. Instructed facility to invert bowls or store in a manner to prevent possible contamination and to maintain.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Instructed facility to install and maintain coving along the bottom edge of the wall under the dish machine in the basement. Observed dirt and debris on the floors of the utility closets throughout the basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink at the first floor prep line with hot and cold running water and soap and paper towels and to maintain.

10. Mar 29, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      Observed the outside recycling dumpsters and the trash dumpsters to have lids propped open due to overflowing trash. Instructed facility to correct and maintain all lids closed and tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed clean plates and bowls stored on a shelf above the hot holding line near the hallway. Instructed facility to invert bowls or store in a manner to prevent possible contamination and to maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed facility to install and maintain coving along the bottom edge of the wall under the dish machine in the basement. Observed dirt and debris on the floors of the utility closets throughout the basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink at the first floor prep line with hot and cold running water and soap and paper towels and to maintain.

11. Mar 1, 2017 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

12. Aug 19, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

13. Aug 18, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.4F AND 53.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SEITAN(CHICKEN IMITATION 5#) 68.8F, SEITAN (MADE OF WHEAT AND GLUTEN,)58.5F APPROX 20#, MUSHROOM 68.1F, TOFU 47.6F APPROX 15#, RADISH SPROUTS .5# 53.3F/47.3F (WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER),PASTA 48.2F, SEITAN(PORK IMITATION) 50.8F, RICE 51.1F,TOFU 46.1F,MASHED POTATOES 46.5F, BEEF IMITATION 48.3F, LIQUID EGGS 54.6F, GUACAMOLE 47.2F, PICO DE GALLO 46.8F 8#, SLOPPY JOE 46.3F 12#, MASHED POTATOES46.6F (APPROX 20#) FOLLOWING ITEMS IN COVERED CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE WITHOUT PROPER COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED: SLOPPY JOE 80.4F 12#, PAR COOKED POTATOES 76.9F, 20#, LEAFY GREENS 70.7F, 2#. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED 500 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $587.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP PREPARING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES...ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTEAD OF HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHER, LARGE HOLE ON CEILING BY THE HEATING UNIT ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

14. May 26, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WALL BY THE DEEP FRYER OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS DUE TO FIRE. ALSO NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPAIR WALL WITH FIRE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DUSTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

16. Nov 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS RESTING ON BOTTOM OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE INVERTED OR RAISED OFF THE GROUND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

17. Jan 28, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING AT COUNTER TOP ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER (COOKING LINE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER BOARD WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ABOVE STEAM TABLE (COOKING LINE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA (1ST FLOOR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.

18. Jun 4, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE STATION.

19. May 28, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS STORED ON SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING BAR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALLS/CEILING SECTIONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND AT CEILING NEAR THE BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULBS BENEATH THE HOOD MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE STATION.

20. May 2, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED REACH-IN PREP COOLER BY FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NOT BEING MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMP, COOLER READING 49.1'F, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMP 40'F, AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL READING 40'F AND BELOW CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP, SUCH AS VEGAN FRENCH TOAST MIX, CABBAGE SLAW, GUACAMOLE, QUESO FRESCO, SOUR CREAM RANCH DRESSING, REMOULADE, ALL ITEMS READING BETWEEN 48-51'F, PRODUCTS DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF ABOUT $80.00, AND 15 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE/RESEAL CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST ALSO REPLACE POP TUBING BEHIND BAR AREA AT FLOOR THATS NOT CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, THATS STAINED AND PITTED, MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES DETAILED CLEANING ESPECIALLY, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI ON WALL OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN

21. Apr 7, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

22. Mar 31, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS/DISHMACHINE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE STANDING WATER BENEATH 3 COMP SINK SAME AREA,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS SAME AREA,RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR ACROSS BOTTOM,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

    • 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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING THRU-OUGHT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES SAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB OVER DISHMACHINE NOT SHIELDED,CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE STAINS,DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,PROVIDE MISSING BAR GUN LINE SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR.

    • 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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • 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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.