RecordWell Data

Pops For Champagne

601-605 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County

78cited violations
4serious tier
16inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1620705
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025160
20242221
2022100
2020131
2019140
2018140
2017150
2016150
2015150
2014150
2013141
2011271
2010280

Inspections

  1. Oct 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE GAPS/OPENINGS ON EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL BEHIND THE GLASSWARE SHELF AT BAR AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2603457 DATED: 09/24/2024 #48-- 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN. #58--- 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  2. Sep 24, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11: OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN EXPO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM COLD WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT FLOWING PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND CREATING PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ADJUST DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM REAR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA CREATING PUDDLE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  3. Sep 20, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW OR ITEMS NECESSARY FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH BARS, EXPO WINDOW, DISHWASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JUNE,JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ALL THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. (NOTE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. THE BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED.)PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HNADWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED KNIVES,FORKS AND SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN EXPO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CHEMICALS ON MILK CRATE IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WINE STORED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA THAT USES CHLORINE TO SANITIZE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHLORINE TO SANITIZE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120F. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FROM COLD WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT FLOWING PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND CREATING PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ADJUST DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM REAR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA CREATING PUDDLE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  4. Jul 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Oct 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN: BEEF AT 48.1F, PORK AT 45.9F, PORK AT 46.4F, FRENCH FRIES AT 52.9F, AND BATTER AT 46.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TIGHT AGAINST THE WALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN DOWNSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA MAINTAINING LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Dec 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO DISCLAIMER NO REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED/RAW FOODS( OYSTERS ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      A DRAIN LINE ABOVE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

  7. Oct 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11, BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( WHITE POWDER )NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11, FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      5-403.12, A DRAIN LINE ABOVE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  8. Jul 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND SHELLFISH. NO ORIGNAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON MAIN COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS STORED WITHIN BEER COOLERS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS IN DESIGANTED AREA AWAY FROM CUSTOMER FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED THERMOMETERS BROKE WITHIN COOLERS. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jul 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES AT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (BY REAR DOOR) AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE RIGHT HAND SIDE COOLER AT BASEMENT BAR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR CLUTTERED IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIR CASE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

  10. Mar 17, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE. ALSO ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL ALSO. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED ON SITE. MUST POST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE (WITH FOOD DEBRIS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN, BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLERS,STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPRTMENT SINK IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

  11. Feb 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND SERVICE COUNTERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BROKEN LID (LOOSE KNOTS) AT THE SERVICE COOLER OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE OT REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND ICE MAKER AT THE FIRST FLOOR, UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AND WET FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM...ALSO NOTED LOOSE STRIP ON FLOOR EXPOSING AN OPENING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EXPOSED SINK BY THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR STRIP OR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS AT THE CEILINGS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, BATHROOMS AND VENTS AT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

  12. Feb 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT'S PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. 2 LARGE GAS CYLINDERS STORED INFRONT OF HAND SINK TIDE WITH CHAINS, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT SAME HAND SINK. ONLY ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED, PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP OFF CUBES.

  13. Feb 15, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE OVEN.

    • 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  14. Jan 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 120F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNIT WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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 THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE OVEN.

    • 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  15. Mar 31, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. 1st floor prep area stand up reach in cooler door rubber gasket in poor repair. Must replace/repair damaged door gasket.

    • 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. 2-compartment sink pipe leaking under left side compartment. Must repair and maintain.

  16. Mar 24, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Observed black slime/dirt build up inside both ice machines dripping into ice(ready to eat food). Instructed manager to clean/sanitize interior of both ice machines. Manager voluntarily discarded all ice. Citation issued. Ticket #H000057375 11.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No City of Chicago certified food handler onn premises while potentially hazardous foods- meats, potatoe, etc- are prepared. Instructed to have a City of Chicago certified food handler on premises while potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Citation issued.

    • 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. 1st floor prep area stand up reach in cooler door rubber gasket in poor repair. Must replace/repair damaged door gasket.

    • 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. Observed accumilated food debris inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets. Must clean and maintain unclean equipment.

    • 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. Observed standing water on floor under handwash bowl(cabinet) at 1st floor bar. Must keep floor dry at all time.

    • 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. 2-compartment sink pipe leaking under left side compartment. Must 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.