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Old Irving Brewing

4415-4419 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

100cited violations
9serious tier
22inspections
57tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2374046
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025390
20244141
20234224
2022140
20212111
2020291
20191130
2018120
2017262
20162100

Inspections

  1. Jun 24, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLER LOCATED OPPOSTE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LIDS ON 2 OF 6 DUMPSTERS LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  2. May 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, CORNMEAL, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS.

  3. Apr 24, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, CORNMEAL, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN BOTH BEER STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HOT FOODS PREP AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON AND DRIPPING FROM OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Oct 15, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BREWERY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BREWERY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jul 1, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Apr 25, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED MULTUPLE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 54F - 60F IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE INCREASED THE HOTWATER TANKS TEMPERATURE TO 165F AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. HOTWATER TEMPERATURE NOW REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116 OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. WOOD). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Mar 5, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS OF THREE DOOE COOLER PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. WOOD). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS.

  8. Aug 8, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

  9. Jul 10, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND WILL NOT SWITCH FROM WASH TO FINAL RINSE/SANITIZE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT IT IS SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS WITH HOT WATER ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FISH AT 45F, CHEESE AT 50F, HAM AT 46F, CUT TOMATOES AT 64F, STEAK AT 46F, HAMBURGERS AT 48F, AND OCTOPUS AT 46F INSIDE OF THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. ALSO OBSERVED FISH AT 64F THAWING IN COLD WATER IN THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

  10. May 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  11. May 16, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PULLED PORK AT 160F) WAS BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS AND SALAD DRESSINGS PREPARED ON SITE) STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY TCS FOODS AFTER THE USE BY DATE HAS PAST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO MAXIMUM REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OBSERVED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566095 ON 10/27/22 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FODD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/27/22 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED SODA LISTED AS A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KID'S MEALS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SODA AS A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FROM THE KID'S MEAL MENU PER 7-38-060.

  12. Oct 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERDSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FODD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

  13. Jun 15, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE ON DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  14. Jun 7, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (TURKEY, BRISKET, BURGERS, STEAK) ARE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETE AT 3:25PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN ACCORDANCE TO LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER (BRISKET 45.7F, STEAK 45.5F, CHICKEN 46.1, TURKEY 45.1F, MILK 45.3, SOUR CREAM 45.0F). INSTRUCTED CHEF TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $350. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITHOUT DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS (BURGER/STEAK) SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT GRILL AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE ON DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 12/29/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  15. Dec 29, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITHOUT DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Jan 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS COLESLAW ST 50.0F, STEAK AT 48.1F, AND HAMBURGER AT 53.1F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOOD DURING STORAGE IN PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $124.52 AND TOTAL 26.5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, BOWLS, TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DOES NOT FIT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MUST BE REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13-CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  17. Dec 23, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE LIST OF SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARE A SANDWICH WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. THE SANDWICH WAS DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING FROM THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR COFFEE PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF SOOT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  18. Apr 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.---------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

  19. May 12, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. May 4, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      PREP COOLER REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 55.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.

    • Serious Critical

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

      IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BREADED CHICKEN INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. TEMP AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID ITEM WORTH $100.00 AND TOTAL 12 LBS. DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL WALLS OF THE ICE MAKE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MAKER.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM REPORT #1950947 DATED 8/22/16.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE BREAD MIXER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED FLOOR BY THE BREAD MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  21. Aug 22, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must post customer advisory. Provided sign to post.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unfinished ceiling above ice machine and utensil storage in rear area. Must have a finished ceiling above items or remove from area.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Dipper well in bar not connected to water source. Must repair and maintain. Must provide 3 stoppers for bar 3 compartment sink.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Must provide stem thermometers.

  22. Aug 2, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Found exposed waste water pipe over bar and dining room area. Must enclose waste water pipe above food (drink) service areas. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must post customer advisory. Provided sign to post.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found raw wood under bar top. Must seal wood so that it can be easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found brick walls in dining unclean. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Unfinished ceiling above ice machine and utensil storage in rear area. Must have a finished ceiling above items or remove from area.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Dipper well in bar not connected to water source. Must repair and maintain. Must provide 3 stoppers for bar 3 compartment sink.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Must provide stem thermometers.

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.