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Mullen's Bar & Grill

7301 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60645 · Cook County

101cited violations
4serious tier
18inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
56159
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025150
2024250
2023110
20223272
2019190
2018280
2017160
20162130
2015140
2014120
20132152
2011160

Inspections

  1. May 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING, FLOORS NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS.----MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL- UNUSED DIRTY COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

  2. Sep 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER UNDER GRILL RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS.

  3. Sep 6, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER UNDER GRILL RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS.

  4. Apr 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Aug 12, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Aug 9, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      : 5-203.11-- FOUND NO HAND SINK BY DELI MEAT SLICING MACHINE, STAND MIXER, DOUGH MAKER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK AT SAID LOCATION WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-601.11(A) Inspector Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B)-- BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14-- SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE A REACH-IN COOLER. MUST STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      : 3-304.12-- ICE SCOOPS AT BAR BINS AND AT ICE MACHINE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE ICE AND ON TOP OF THE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR SCOOPS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      : 4-204.12-- MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS AT THE BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      : 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE. 4-601.11(B)-- FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15-- EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11-- FLOORS NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA, BEHIND THE MEAT SLICER, AT THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS.----MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-501.114-- UNUSED DIRTY COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-30-19 REPORT #2286031 NOT CORRECTED.#57- FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE'. MUST PROVIDE.#58- ALL FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Aug 5, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND SINK BY DELI MEAT SLICING MACHINE, STAND MIXER, DOUGH MAKER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK AT SAID LOCATION WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HOT WATER AT THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED AT 67.6F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND NO GREATER THAN 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS READY-TO-EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE OR SOME WITH NO DATES AND PREPARATION DATE LONGER THAN SEVEN DAYS. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, CEVICHE, AND DAIRY-BASED SAUCES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED RANGING BETWEEN 45.9F TO 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A CONSISTENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE A REACH-IN COOLER. MUST STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOPS AT BAR BINS AND AT ICE MACHINE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE ICE AND ON TOP OF THE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR SCOOPS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS AT THE BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      UNUSED DIRTY COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA, BEHIND THE MEAT SLICER, AT THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS.----MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-30-19 REPORT #2286031 NOT CORRECTED.#57- FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE'. MUST PROVIDE.#58- ALL FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Apr 30, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND SINK BY DELI MEAT SLICING MACHINE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND FOOD NOT DISCLOSED INSIDE MENU THAT IS SOLD UNDERCOOKED.(BURGERS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Jun 27, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Jun 20, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES IN UNCLEAN AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR SODA SYRUPS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STAND UP FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH COOLER CLOSEST TO DISH MACHINE TORN. MUST REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FRYERS INSIDE AND EXTERIOR NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SIDES OF STOVE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER WITH FLOOR IN DISREPAIR AS YOU ENTER WALK IN. MUST REPAIR FLOOR. MUST RESTORE RAW WOOD FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE CONTAINING SLICER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN WALL. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING OF BEER WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT/MILDEW. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS ON WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT/MILDEW MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. MOP BUCKETS AND MOPS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY TO DETER INSECT BREEDING GROUNDS. OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED UNUSABLE PIZZA OVEN NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE ANY UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT.

  11. May 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES IN UNCLEAN AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR SODA SYRUPS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAY BE USED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT AND WORK TABLES IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIMED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER BEER WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZER OR SLEEVE.

  12. Aug 23, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LARGE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND ON MOST STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE CONDENSER, WALLS AND AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  13. Aug 16, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN REAR, WITH PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA. DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1506744, DATED 10/13/15. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. SUGAR, FLOUR. ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LARGE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND ON MOST STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON TOP. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE CONDENSER, WALLS AND AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND DISH MACHINE SINK AND SINK IN SMALL BEVERAGE STATION OFF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; MOUNTED KNIFE RACKS IN REAR PREP. STOVE, GRILL, FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS BEHIND THE BAR ARE NOT CLEAN. SODA NOZZLES AND NOZZLE HOLDERS NOT CLEAN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP, REAR STORAGE. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. FOUL SMELL COMING FROM SAID FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE SIDE OF THE PREMISES WHERE THE DART BOARDS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE BEHIND THE BAR (ON THE NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE BAR). DRAIN STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED LINENS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipmeny not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area, and storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

  15. Apr 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DELIME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  16. Apr 24, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

  17. Apr 11, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 53.3F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAID UNIT: COOKED RICE,COLESLAW SLICE TOMATOES,COOKED GROUND BEEF,ETC.LEFT SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE DOOR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR: COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 53.3F,COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.9F,SLICE TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.9F,COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 53.1F, HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 51.9F;ALSO FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE DRAWERS OF COLD UNIT: COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 52.7F,COOKED SLICED PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 53F,VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 54.5F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-22-2011, REPORT #596278 #32-WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #34-CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #35-DAMAGED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #36-CRACKED/BURNED OUT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA AND PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. STILL TODAY OBSERVED MENTIONED VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR WITH ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE DOOR,ALSO RUBBER GASKET IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP AND ICE BIN)WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,CORNERS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER(EAST SIDE),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PIECES OF CARDBOARD WITH DUST BUILD-UP HANGING FROM VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP LINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER AND REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE/ SCRAPE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TRAY LINE, ALSO BUBBLED UP AND STAINED CEILING ABOVE THE METAL RACK IN STORAGE AREA( WEST SIDE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

  18. Jun 22, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA NEEDS A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.(NOTED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HAS A DATE ONLY).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL UNDERNEATH THE SHELVE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER BEHIND THE SHED OUTSIDE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE OUTSIDE SHED. ALL BOXED FOODS /STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED/BURNED OUT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA AND PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

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.