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Sutherlands

5353 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

79cited violations
6serious tier
18inspections
23tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2114620
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025100
2024120
2023272
2022130
2021181
20192181
2017150
2016260
2015191
2014250
2013120
2012280
2011161

Inspections

  1. Apr 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Sep 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT WAREWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  4. May 12, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 45-46F, GUACAMOLE AT 45F, AND SALAD DRESSING AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FODOS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SOUP AND SALAD DRESSINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  5. Nov 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jun 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN 51.2F, GUACAMOLE 44.7F, TOMATO 47.8, TOMATO 44.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $80. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FLOUR/BATTER IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BAR AREA. UTENSILS MUST BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LID AND GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH INSULATION EXPOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER CONSTANTLY DRIPPING FROM FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR 5 EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE THE TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12/03/2019: #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Dec 9, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND 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,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. – -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT 1 DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  8. Dec 3, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND 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,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN WASH ROOMS AND AT BAR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN RANGING FROM 44.6 F-47.7 F AND EGG BATTER AT 45.5 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 11#'S OF FOOD WORTH $15.00 AS PER MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. – -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT 1 DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED TO MANAGER.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  9. May 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932531 DATED 6/10/16. #45-Instructed all employees must have food handlers certificate if they do not have COC CFM Certificate. Left Food handler information with operator. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.(NOTED ALL CONTAINERS WITH A DATE BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT). ALSO DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND RE PAINT. SEAL HOLE ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jun 10, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found items stored on floor throughout basement. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Instructed all employees must have food handlers certificate if they do not have COC CFM Certificate. Left Food handler information with operator.

  11. Jun 3, 2016 Canvass · 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

      1/4 - 1/2 inch gap on lower corner of rear kitchen door leading outside. Must repair or replace. Advised all doors must be tightfitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found small amount of pink substance on lower interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean machine and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found items stored on floor throughout basement. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Instructed all employees must have food handlers certificate if they do not have City Of Chicago Certified Food Managers Certificate. Left Food handler information with operator.

  12. Aug 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 18 LBS PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 105.1F AND PRE-COOKED FRENCH FRIED POTATOES AT 106F IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON SHELVING NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE. PREPARED FOODS MUST COOLED PROPERLY TO 40F FOLLOWING THE PROPER COOLING METHODS THEN REHEATED TO 165F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $23.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT STORE BAR PREP KNIFE BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND FOOD SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. SHELVING MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MOP SINK ROOM PEELING, MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP, COOLER STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEAD INSECTS IN COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT PREP AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN LINE MUST COMPLETELY EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS FOR REPAIR ON THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE. SMALL LEAK FROM THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  13. Nov 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL BASEBOARD UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT.

  14. Jul 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP AROUND SEWER DRAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT (NOTED WATER POOLING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  15. Jun 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENT DEVICE TO MOP SINK, LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ALSO , MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM VENT COVERS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NEED TO PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN-COOLERS AND COLD HOLD UNITS.

  16. Apr 26, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in kitchen prep area 1st floor, need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt. prep area, and storage areas had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. floors in bar area under pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls, ceilings in bsmt. prep areas, storage areas that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, exposed wallboard, gaps, holes, shall be repaired/sealed. Must provide cove moulding to all walls in prep area, storage areas(in bsmt).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing ventilation vent guards in bsmt kitchen prep area, shall be provided, exhaust vents in bathrooms need cleaning.

  17. Jan 3, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must make walls in toilet room on first floor smooth, easily cleanable and seal all openings. Must finish ceiling, sealing all openings in ceiling above prep area in basement.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must make ALL toilet room doors self closing.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must provide ventilation to the toilet room in the basement.

  18. Dec 13, 2011 License-Task Force · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL WITH HOLDER IN BAR HANDSINK

    • 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 FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL /APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY AT HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE 312-553-5802/5803

    • 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. NECK OF FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST BE ADJUSTED TO REACH THE 3RD SINK FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS; MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR; MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CHLORINE AT 100 ppm OR QUATS AT 200ppm

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN THE BAR 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.