Double Bubble

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Inspections

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

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT MAIN BAR/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2. Jun 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

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

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE/FREEZER UNIT ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Mar 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 12, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     : 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ELEVATION MEANS MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     : 6-201.11-- FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Serious Priority

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13 (B:3)-- PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2568186 ON 12-7-22. #39- 3-305.14 STILL OBSERVED AN EXHAUST HOOD ON THE FACILITIES PATIO AND NO DOCUMENTATION THAT GAS FOR OUTDOOR GRILL WAS DISCONNECTED. MUST REMOVE THE THE EXHAUST HOOD FROM THE PREMISES AND DISCONNECT THE GAS LINE INSTALLED FOR THE GRILL. #25-- 3-603.11 NOTED ON MENU ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING HALF-POUND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH THE WRITTEN ADVISORY STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO, IT MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS (BURGERS ONLY) ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). ALL ITEMS INCLUDING SAUSAGE'S DISCLOSED AND REMINDED THAT IT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST PROPERLY PROVIDE AN ACCURATE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

6. Dec 7, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     : 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ELEVATION MEANS MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     : 6-201.11-- FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. #39- 3-305.14 STILL OBSERVED AN OUTDOOR GRILL ON THE FACILITIES PATIO, NOT PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE/COOK ALL BURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC. ON THE INDOOR GRILL IN THE APPROVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE THE OUTDOOR GRILL FROM THE PREMISES AND DISCONNECT THE GAS LINE INSTALLED FOR THE GRILL AND REMOVE THE EXHAUST HOOD. #25-- 3-603.11 NOTED ON MENU ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING HALF-POUND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH THE WRITTEN ADVISORY STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO, IT MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS (BURGERS ONLY) ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). ALL ITEMS INCLUDING SAUSAGE'S DISCLOSED AND REMINDED THAT IT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST PROPERLY PROVIDE AN ACCURATE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

7. Nov 30, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS BURGERS WERE NOTED BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED THE HAND WASHING SINK TO BE USED FOR THE BAR/FOOD PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK FILLED AND BEING USED TO STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. REVIEWED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

     NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS CHILI ON SITE IN REFRIGERATION AT 40.4 FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THE CHILI IS MADE/PREPARED IN OWNERS HOME AND AT THIS TIME ONLY SERVED ON SUNDAYS. CHILI NOTED ON PRINTED MENU. REVIEWED ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE PREPARED ON SITE OR PREPARED AT AN APPROVED LICENSED FACILITY. CHILI DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     THE OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING HALF-POUND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH THE WRITTEN ADVISORY STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO, IT MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BURGERS BEING SERVED TO CUSTOMERS COOKED ON AN OUTDOOR GRILL ON THE FACILITIES PATIO, NOT PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE/COOK ALL BURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC. ON THE INDOOR GRILL IN THE APPROVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE THE OUTDOOR GRILL FROM THE PREMISES AND DISCONNECT THE GAS LINE INSTALLED FOR THE GRILL AND REMOVE THE EXHAUST HOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     NOTED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NO LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     SHELVING UNDER THE STEAMTABLE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

8. Sep 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE SODA POP MACHINE GUN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING HALF POUND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." ALSO MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS ON MENU WITH AN ASTERIK THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

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

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

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

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

      NO LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN FREEZER INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR,REPLACE.ALSO NO HANDLE AT SAME UNIT,NEED TO PROVIDE RUSTY METAL SHEET IN FRONT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. RUSTY BASE INSIDE THE BEER KEG COOLER UNDER THE BAR COUNTER REMOVE/REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED A LOT OF STORED FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ON TOP THE FLAT GRILL,WERE FOOD IS COOKED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ND RELOCATE ITEMS,SURFACE MUST BE KEPT CLEANED .

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE MINERAL AROUND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN FREEZER AT STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SPILLAGE BUILD-UP NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN ,MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPLACE.BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT CRAWL SPACE NEED TO REPAIR. REMOVE FROM FLOOR ACCUMULATION OF MINERAL BUILDUP(SHAPED AS A CONE)FROM PIPE UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL HOLES ON WALL UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TWO COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK,HOWEVER UTENSILS(LONG HANDLE SERVING SPOON,LADLES,FOOD TONGUE,KNIFE)ALSO GLASSES,MEASURE CUPS AND MEASURE SPOONS,AREA STORED ON BOTH SIDE OF DRAIN BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. F A UNIT IS ALREADY INSTALLED ON PREMISES MUST KNOWN LOCATION. LEAKING WATER PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR NEED TO REPAIR

11. Apr 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDER ICE MACHINE(LOOSE FLOOR TILE). MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

12. Dec 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

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

      MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE RACKS AT THE GRILL ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR TOP GASKET OF THE 2-DRAFT BOX DOORS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP.

14. Nov 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR UNDER AND AROUND COUNTER TOP AND STEAMTABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.