Artango Bar And Steakhouse

4767 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

103cited violations

2serious tier

16inspections

57tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 2431876
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	3	0
2024	2	11	0
2023	1	2	0
2022	1	4	0
2021	3	27	0
2019	2	30	2
2018	1	6	0
2017	4	16	0
2016	1	4	0

Inspections

Oct 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST NOT USE WOODEN BOXES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AT THE BAR AND DISH AREA.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Oct 1, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
Sep 20, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE THE MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE REAR PREP TABLE ALSO,APPROX:20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT BAR AREA.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND INVERT THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT HAND SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS COOLER/SLICER ETC,CONSTRUCTION LETTER DEBRIS STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GRIME UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
Sep 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AROUND CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DEFROST
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE RIGHT-HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.
Sep 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, BEANS, SALT ETC)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Dec 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Dec 15, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  5-205.15 THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  6-202.15 MUST FULLY RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA BENEATH THE DISH MACHINE.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.114 MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-101.11 WALLS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE WALLS AND IN THE STORAGE ROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE BAR AREA, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.11 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545235 ON 12/8/21 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WAS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THEN LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. REMINDER STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STAGE AREA, ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE STORAGE LOCKERS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE OVENS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE BACK DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FLYING INSECTS IN THE BAR AREA AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2300677 ON 7/3/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
Dec 8, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  
  NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT WAS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THEN LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. REMINDER STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STAGE AREA, ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT BENEATH THE WIRE STORAGE RACK. 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
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED 3 DEAD MICE ON THE GLUE BOARD BENEATH THE STAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEAD RODENTS.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AROUND THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STOVES.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2300677 ON 7/3/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
Jul 3, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- Serious Priority
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND SEE FOOD) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  
  OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET TO REACH UNDER COLD LINE COOLER
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
- Severity not stated
  GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  
  NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Jun 26, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- Serious Priority
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND SEE FOOD) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  
  OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN LEFT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED 20-25 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BAR AREA AROUND DISHMACHINE AND UNDER COFFEE MACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED THAT FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY COVERED
- Severity not stated
  WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  
  NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET TO REACH UNDER COLD LINE COOLER
- Severity not stated
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DEBRIS UNDER COFFEE MACHINE
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
- Severity not stated
  GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  
  NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS SPECIALLY IN BAR AREA AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR FILTERS AND AREA OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
May 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD -UP.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED ON GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MISSING 2 FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM( WITH DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING PANEL IN THE KITCHEN BY THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.(MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON SOME OF THE LIGHT BULBS). BURNED OUT FIVE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  
  THREE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICTE. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.
Jul 27, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE BAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREAS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Jul 20, 2017 Complaint · 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
  
  OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA AND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR HAS DAMAGED WEATHERSTRIP WITH A GAP,THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES HAVE RUSTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
- Not serious Minor
  TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  
  EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE BAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  THERMOMETER MUST BE MAINTAINED VISIBLE IN DESSERT 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREAS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Feb 2, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT COOKLINE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE OF COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO UNIT,MUST BE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
Jan 26, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1632896,DATED: 03/10/2016. 32 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE. 06/10/2016 38 OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENSURE THAT WATER REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT A FAUCET REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS (FACILITY CURRENTLY HAS A FUNCTIONING DISHMACHINE AT BAR). NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARMENT SINKS. 06/10/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/2/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT COOKLINE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE OF COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO UNIT,MUST BE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
Mar 10, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED THE SINK, TOILET, AND FIXTURES TO BE DIRTY IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENSURE THAT WATER REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT A FAUCET REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS (FACILITY CURRENTLY HAS A FUNCTIONING DISHMACHINE AT BAR). NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARMENT SINKS. OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.