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Silom12 Thai Bucktown

1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

86cited violations
5serious tier
19inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2064938
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025100
2024200
2023120
2022190
20191110
20182110
2017150
20162122
2015150
2014140
2013160
2011382
2010181

Inspections

  1. Jan 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IN USE PREP AREA HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, NOTED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED MANGO STICKY RICE BUNDLES AS WELL AS 4 LBS COOKED RICE STORED IN THE FOLLOWING COOLING UNITS IN PREP REFRIGERATOR AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ITEMS COOKED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PIC DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATON ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PRE SET SILVERWARE IN PLACE ON TABLES IN DINING AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN BASMENT PREP AREA INSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BEWTEEN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  2. Mar 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Dec 6, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Sep 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jun 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OFFICE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF OFFICE ROOM FLOOR OR REMOVE.

  6. Feb 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THIS AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEXT TO THE WOK STATION AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE WOK STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO SIGN INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING CUSTOMERS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MUST POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE.

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

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE.(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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,SHELVING UNIT UNDER MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CONCRETE FLOOR NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER BAR 3- COMP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  8. Jul 30, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      - FOUND NOT ALL FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Jul 23, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      - FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY INSTALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      - FOUND NO SIGNS OR POSTERS AT HANDWASHING SINKS NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      - FOUND NOT ALL FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      - FOUND THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A LEAK WHICH CAUSES WATER TO FLOW BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO EACH COMPARTMENT IS ADEQUATELY SEPARATED AND CONTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - FOUND THE WALLS AND FLOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - FOUND THE BACK WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO BE LOOSE AND NOT MAINTAINED WHERE IT MEETS THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO WALL IS TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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

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

      OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT SERVER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Dec 5, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 60.3F/51.1F, PANANG CURRY SAUCE 79.9F, CURRY SAUCE 57.8F, LARGE NOODLES 63.3F, EGGS 65.1F, SMALL NOODLES 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AD VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      NOTED LOW TEMPERATURES DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE OF SANITIZER CHLORINE IS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DEEP CUTS ON THE CUTTING BOARD USED FOR SLICING AND CUTTING OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHEN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  12. Aug 31, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found several potentially hazardous items without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous or prepped foods with name and date. Must label all bulk food items with name.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found heavily soiled cutting boards with deep groves. Instructed to resurface or replace.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found several items stored directly on floor in basement dry storage room and in walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inch above the ground to allow proper cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Instructed to provide stem thermometers to test food temperature. Also advised to provide thermometers on interiors of all coolers and freezer in a conspicuous place.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Found wiping cloths improperly stored. All wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution (in a clean container). Must maintain.

  13. Sep 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS, DISHES IN KITCHENFOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Sep 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO MUST LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTE A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Oct 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS, ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT, PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THICK WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO MUST SEAL ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY.MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR CRACKS WERE NOTED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS,WALL ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA ALONG THE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FINISHED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  16. Dec 28, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Dec 20, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN-COOLER, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPS OF 40'F AND BELOW,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 51F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL REPAIRED,MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40'F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH, #312-746-4240, FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EGGS,CHEESES,RAW CHICKEN.INSIDE THE SAID WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RANGING BETWEEN 46.5'F-50.2'F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 90#'S.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$160.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • 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 BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR CRACKS WERE NOTED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS,WALL ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA ALONG THE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FINISHED.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

  18. Jan 13, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Dec 16, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEFORE LICENSE REINSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED NO FOOD ON PREMISIES.

    • 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. NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT OR REPORT FOUND ON FACILITY AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH 1/2"OPENINGS.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OLD DISH MACHINE FROM PREVIOUS OWNER WAS REMOVED,AND THE NEW ONE IS IN KITCHEN,AND NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED,NOT ABLE TO CHECK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON ON TOILET BOWLS AND SEATS,ON 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR FRONT SERVING AREA,MOP SINK,AND CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DINING CORNER PERP/SERVING AREA.

    • 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 THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,STAIRWELLS,AND IN DINING AREAS WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO MUST SEAL ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BSMT.

    • 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. INSTRUSTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CILING TILES IN BASEMENT,AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS AND IN BSMT.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA,REPAIR FUACETS DRIPPING ON 3COMP.SINKS AT THE BAR AND IN KITCHEN,AND SLOW DRAINING ON HAND WASH SINK REAR DINING PREP AREA.

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.