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Tao

632 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County

59cited violations
6serious tier
15inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
17464
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025261
20242131
2023131
2022120
2021170
2020110
2019142
2018130
2014131
2013140
2011160
2010140

Inspections

  1. May 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN "INK BAR." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OR PLACE PERMANENTLY OUT OF SERVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR NEAR WINDOWS IN 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  2. Jul 2, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jun 24, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA IN KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED WITH HOSE HOOKUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE ON FAUCET,EXPLAINED HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR STAFF TO USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BEHIND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SHRIMP TEMPURA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.0F-46.0F LOCATED IN 4 DR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $120.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FRUIT FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION.SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA ALSO,FLOORS AT ALL BARS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2603149 DATED FOR 9/19/2024: (53) 6-202.24 - OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS (ALL GENDER MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING. (53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. (58)NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE.MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Sep 19, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-202.14: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ANY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

  5. Jul 18, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO PROOF OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ, SIGN AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY RANGING BETWEEN 69.3-92.5F. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SMALL BAR NEAR KITCHEN AND THIRD FLOOR EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR IN ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE FROM SHIELD AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR IN ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL BAR NEAR KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 7/19/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 146F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/19/2024 OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ANY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN FOUR OUT OF FIVE STALLS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/19/2024 TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

  6. Dec 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse at bar area. 0ppm CL obtained at test strips. No sanitizer jug attached to machine. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Using Deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      No temperature measuring heat strip or thermometer for High temp dish machine, instructed to obtain.

  7. Aug 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON FANS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FANS FREE OF ICE.

  8. May 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FOOD & BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SOAP AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FOOD & BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FOOD & BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) (COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 6-301.11)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

  9. Jun 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN UNUSED PASTRY PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 89.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F.

  10. Jun 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

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

      OBSERVED SUSHI FOOD HANDLER USING HIS CELL PHONE AND THEN HANDLING SUSHI FISH WITH OUT WASHING HANDS NOR USE GLOVES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE USE PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-10.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED CONDENSATING WATER DRIPPING OVER OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS (READY-TO-EAT) IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SMALL DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SNEEZE GUARD AT SUSHI PREP STATION NOT HIGH OR FAR ENOUGH FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD.

  11. Sep 24, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS FOR ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED , SUSHI, STEAK,EGGS, FISH,ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

  12. Mar 26, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 12 OUT OF 15 HAND WASH SINKS AT THE BARS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE GO BUY SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND PLACE AT THE SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE ELCTRICAL ROOM WHERE EMPLOYEES UNIFORM ARE STORED AT THE BASEMNET FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  13. Sep 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEAD BUGS NOTED AT REAR SECTIN OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WEAK HOT HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MAIN 3-COMP SINK AND BAR SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTANER.

  14. Sep 15, 2011 Canvass · 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. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS.

    • 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 SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE TRACK LIGHTING AT VISION 3RD FLOOR BAR. REPLACE ANY DIRTY BEVERAGE LINES UNDERNEATH THE BARS.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH THE SINKS.

    • 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 SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASH AREA. SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE DELI PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES CONNECTED TO THE SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

  15. Mar 18, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Must label/date foods inside walk in food cooler.

    • 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 replace all damaged reach in coolers door gaskets at front prep area.

    • 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. Must clean and sanitize interior of all coolers at front prep 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. Must detail clean floor at 2nd floor bars along corners and below counters.

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.