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Lottie's Pub

1925 W CORTLAND ST, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

80cited violations
6serious tier
22inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
31190
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025131
2024371
2023120
2021141
2020110
20193100
2018141
2017121
2016240
2015170
2014140
2013260
2011160
20103201

Inspections

  1. Sep 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hands washing signs in restrooms, Instructed to provide.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS foods held at improper temperature, found 40lbs of cooked chicken held in 2 large bucket in prep cooler at 54.4f, chicken placed in cooler a day before. Instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. chicken discarded valued at $100.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Unable to locate backflow prevention device for the basements ice makers. Instructed to install.

  2. Sep 5, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Aug 29, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 15 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS, 1 POUND SLICED TOMATOES, 50 POUNDS BACON, 1/2 POUND SPINACH, AND 1/4 POUND SAUSAGE ($300) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 50 AND 56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL REPAIRING COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2588352 DATED JANUARY 22 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #49 CLEAN THE CALCIUM ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, #53 PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND TO #58 COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. OBSERVED PINK AND SLIGHTLY BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED DOWNSTAIRS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE, OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Jan 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN BLOCKED BY DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE THE DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER RECEPTACLES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

  5. Jan 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

  6. Nov 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS .

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FILLED WITH A BUILD-UP OF UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE WHEN PANEL IS REMOVED. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND 2 QUARTS OF BUTTERMLIK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DISCARD DATE OF 8/27/22. ALSO NOTHED 1 QUART OF BUTTERMILK WITH A DISCARD DATE OF 10/24/21. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 2 WOMENS TOILETROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  7. Nov 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  8. Oct 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Sep 27, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. 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 THE RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jun 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. 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 THE 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 DUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jun 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER SUCH RAW CHICKEN AT 51.5F, RAW TURKEY BURGER AT 51.3F, COOKED DICE CHICKEN AT 48.6F AND RAW PORK BELLY AT 47.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED 15lbs AT TOTAL COST OF $80. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Aug 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical Corrected on site

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED TURKEY AT 45F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 51.3F, STEAK TACOS AT 46.4F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47.5F, BLUE CHEESE AT 47.4F, GUACAMOLE AT 47.1F, SAUSAGE AT 50.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE MISSING DRAIN LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER FAN UNIT.

  13. Sep 30, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT BAR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE.NO LIDS PROVIDED AT ICE BINS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WRAPPED BEER HOSE INSTALLED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT BAR MUST BE RELOCATED,DISCHARGE WATER AND SLIME FROM WRAPS ON TOP THE DRAIN BOARD.NO STOPPERS IS PROVIDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  14. Sep 21, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND METAL GLASS/SHAKER INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH ICE AT FIRST MAIN BAR AREA, ALSO OBSERVED TWO GLASSES/SHAKER FOR THE BASEMENT BAR. NO SMALL ICE SCOOPS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.MANAGER PROVIDED A ICE SCOOP FOR THE MAIN BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SCOOPS FOR BARS.OBSERVED DISCHARGE POP DISPENSER INSTALLED UNDER THE COUNTER ABOVE UNCOVERED ICE BIN, CONDENSATION WATER LEAKS ONTO ICE CUBES WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS.NEED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED POP GUN TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BROWN AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT PANELS AND SHUTTER OF THE ICE BIN .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE SERIOUS 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 1-22-15,REPORT# 1453731 #33-THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, PREP SHELVES, FLAT TOP, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #34-FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35-WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND ALONG THE OUTSIDE WALL IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND OR REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. TODAY 9-21-16 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT BAR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE.NO LIDS PROVIDED AT ICE BINS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WRAPPED BEER HOSE INSTALLED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT BAR MUST BE RELOCATED,DISCHARGE WATER AND SLIME FROM WRAPS ON TOP THE DRAIN BOARD.NO STOPPERS IS PROVIDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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

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

      RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING WHERE TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, PREP SHELVES, FLAT TOP, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER IN NEED REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND ALONG THE OUTSIDE WALL IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND OR REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  16. May 2, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BAR AREAS. REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT BAR. REPAIR COLD WATER LEAK AT WASHBOWL IN FIRST FLOOR MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  17. Oct 15, 2013 Canvass 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

      CLEAN DEBRIS,DUST FROM ATTACHED CEILING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.ALSO REPAIR PEELING PAINT THRU-OUT OF DINING ROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CUTTER OF ARTICLES IN UPPER STORAGE AREA BY REAR BASEMENT DOOR.

  18. Oct 8, 2013 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.MORE THAN 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS,UNDER STORAGE CRATES,ETC.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS APPROX 1/4 INCH,(REAR,BASEMENT AND,1ST FLOOR )DOORS.MUST REPAIR .SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN/DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DEBRIS,DUST FROM ATTACHED CEILING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.ALSO REPAIR PEELING PAINT THRU-OUT OF DINING ROOM .

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CUTTER OF ARTICLES IN UPPER STORAGE AREA BY REAR BASEMENT DOOR.

  19. Dec 6, 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 SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN KITCHEN AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

    • 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 CLEAN FLOORS KITCHEN AREA IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR BROKEN BASEBOARDS ON WALL AREAS, AND CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

  20. Nov 4, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

  21. Oct 26, 2010 Tag Removal · 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

    • Not serious Minor

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

  22. Oct 25, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN BASEMENT LOCATION-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION--MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND FRONT,SIDE DOORS OF PREMISES WIDE OPEN FURTHERMORE 5 LIVE FLIES NOTED FLYING IN KITCHEN,NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS TO CONTROL SAID PROBLEM,.OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED/INSECT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE,STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN I.E. TRASHED BAGS HELD ON GROUND FLOOR FROM PREVIOUS NIGHT,LEAKING FOOD WASTE DEBRIS SCATTERED ON GROUND POTENTIAL PEST FEED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,ALL TRASH IN ITS DESIGNATED DUMPSTERS.

    • 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 ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS,WOODEN SHELVING IN KITCHEN AREAS ARE WORNED OUT MUST BE SMOOTH,SANITARY.

    • 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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SHELVING,DEEP FRYERS,CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS AT BAR AREAS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

    • 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.LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.PIZZA OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE DISPOSAL,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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.