Four Shadows
2758 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1675140
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 17 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST REPAIR TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SMALL WOODEN PLANK AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO FILL SPACE TO KEEP LOOSE OVEN DOOR CLOSED. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN EXHAUST VENTS ON KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, BOXES KEPT ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HOLE IN BASEMENT SOUTHEAST WALL NEAR OFFICE AND BROKEN BASEBOARD AT SOUTHWEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 8, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15--- BROKEN/MISSING FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE TO INCLUDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
: 5-501.115--- ALL UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11---: NOTED ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED THE RAW BRICK WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREA WITH SHEDDING/FLAKING BRICK DEBRIS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11---- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 29, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS NOTED. THE MACHINE TAG IS HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED, REPLACED, AND PROPERLY SANITIZED. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED THE MENU INCORRECTLY DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF MENU ITEMS THAT ARE NOT RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS CHICKEN SANDWICHES AND CHICKEN SOUP. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS THAT MAY BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ONLY ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 45.3F. NO FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER A HUNDRED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR, UNDER SINKS, ICE BINS AROUND COOLERS. ALSO NOTED ARE A FEW AMOUNTS AT THE BASEMENT SERVICE SINK AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CRACKED AND DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ----BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN/MISSING FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE TO INCLUDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
ALL UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED THE RAW BRICK WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREA WITH SHEDDING/FLAKING BRICK DEBRIS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED SOME DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Severity not stated
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Dec 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FROM BOTTOM OF MENU FOR BURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST ADD STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 11, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT: -BAR -KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO WORKING STEM/PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM/PROBE THERMOMETER TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RED/BROWNISH LIQUID FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM LANDING SURFACE OF BEER COOLER LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON BEER LINES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK PREVENTER DEVICE OR INSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED CONCRETE FLOORING AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC DRAWERS INSIDE FRIDGE UNIT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 9, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT: -BAR -KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114(A,B,C,D,E,F:1&2) FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO REACH OPPM CHLORINE LEVEL ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION BY RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12- OBSERVED NO WORKING STEM/PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM/PROBE THERMOMETER TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON BEER LINES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)(C)-OBSERVED RED/BROWNISH LIQUID FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM LANDING SURFACE OF BEER COOLER LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK PREVENTER DEVICE OR INSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED CONCRETE FLOORING AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC DRAWERS INSIDE FRIDGE UNIT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11- OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN WALK IN BEER COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BROWNISH PULPY LIQUID ACCUMULATING IN BOTTOM OF GLASS CHILLER COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN "BUTTER" COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE EXHAUST FANS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 7, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1953343 8/29/16 #18 & 29 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING FRONT AND SIDE DOORS HAS A APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1561609 7/28/15 NOT CORRECTED #35-FILTERS ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS.#41-CLUTTER IN THE WEST SIDE OF BASMENTBAGS OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS,PIECES OF WOOD,EMPTY BOXES,CHAIRS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD UNCESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DOOR SWEEPS AND CLUTTER IS BEING REMOVE,CEILING TILES REPLACED AND FILTERS BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME DURING INSPECTION(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL,MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM STALL
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN BASEMENT .MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 29, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,2- RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF BRICKS IN BASEMENT .ALSO FRONT AND SIDE DOORS HAS A APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/29/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1561609 7/28/15 NOT CORRECTED #35-FILTERS ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS.#41-CLUTTER IN THE WEST SIDE OF BASMENTBAGS OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS,PIECES OF WOOD,EMPTY BOXES,CHAIRS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD UNCESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL,MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN BASEMENT .MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 28, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. BAGS OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, OLD CASHIER MACHINE, PIECES OF WOODS, EMPTY BOXES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1561327 DATED 7.17.15 #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. #34-FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.#35- STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILLING PANEL. #38- MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED/POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. BAGS OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, OLD CASHIER MACHINE, PIECES OF WOODS, EMPTY BOXES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Serious
Critical
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Jul 17, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGR ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN SANDWICH, HAMBURGER,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1498164 DATED 10/24/14. #30- ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE LABEL AND DATED. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. #34-FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.#35- STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILLING PANEL. #38- MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. BAGS OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, OLD CASHIER MACHINE, PIECES OF WOODS, EMPTY BOXES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/RE GLUE TO MAKE IT STURDY.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL THE REACH IN FREEZERS. STAINED CEILING PANELS AND MISSING INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILLING PANELS
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT COOLER (4TH) AND BOX FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER OUTDOOR STAIRWELL. IE: BOXES, DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 28, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 UNDER ALL BASEMENT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT/DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN FREEZER MUST CLEAN.
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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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMANS WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.
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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 INSTALL A NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT KITCHEN SINK THAT PROVIDES HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EXTENDING TO ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. SINK HAS SPRAY ARM ONLY.
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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. MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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.