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Hugo's Frog Bar

1024 N RUSH ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

79cited violations
7serious tier
24inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
52748
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025231
2024250
20233103
2022120
2021162
2020120
2019140
2018270
2017120
2016130
2015140
20142110
2013131
2012140
2011140
2010280

Inspections

  1. Apr 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME PREP AREAS COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Nov 4, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Oct 29, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR SUSHI RICE PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED FOOD STAFF UTILIZING VINEGAR AS AN ADDITIVE FOR SUSHI RICE WITHOUT LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR ADEQUATE pH METER ON-SITE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY DETERMINING pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN LETTER STATING pH of SUSHI FROM CERTIFIED LAB OR OBTAIN ADEQUATE pH METER AND STAFF TRAINING TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS SUSHI RICE ($5) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DRAIN STOPPERS IN DOWNSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Sep 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AND BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Aug 27, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX.50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AND BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  6. Aug 4, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jul 28, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRAB CUT LEMON WEDGE WITH BARE HAND FROM CONTAINER AND PLACE IT ON PLATE PREPARED FOR DELIVERY TO CUSTOMER TABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO USE UTENSILS OR BARRIERS SUCH AS GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HELD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION; 3 LBS OF SALMON @ 48.0F, 2.5 LBS OF CEVICHE @ 58.2F, 4LBS TUNA @55.9F, 3 LBS SLICED AVOCADO @62.5F, 5 LBS OF CALAMARI FRITO BAGS @59.0F, 3.5 LBS OF COOKED SPINACH @ 76.4F. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE OF COLD HOLD UNITS ON THE COOK LINE, SALAD PREP AREA TABLES, AND MAIN COOK LINE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD-HELD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. TOTAL AMOUNT DISCARDED WAS $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED PREPARED SUSHI RICE WITH NO LAB TEST OR PH METER FOR RICE ACIDITY.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. AS REQUIRED BY CODE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, FIRST AND SECOND-FLOOR PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS PRE-SET ON TABLES WITHOUT COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS OR EMPLOYEES.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTEWATER RELEASED FROM (IN USE) HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND POOLING EXCESSIVELY ONTO REAR PREPS/DISHMACHINE AREA THROUGHOUT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY OPERATING SYSTEM. AS REQUIRED BY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED MATS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE DEBRIS FROM MATS, CLEAN, SANITIZE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Mar 16, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on prep tables, instructed to keep away.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      clean utensils shelves at dish washing area not clean, debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Missing a light shield at kitchen ceiling light fixture. Instructed to install.

  10. Sep 9, 2021 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 1-DOOR "SIDE SALAD" COOLER NEAR THE PANTRY PREP LINE AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CUT TOMATOES, SHRIMP, TUNA, AND COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49 F TO 52 F IN THE 1-DOOR "SIDE SALAD" COOLER. FOUND A LARGE TUB OF COCKTAIL SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 63 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 1-DOOR "SIDE SALAD" COOLER NEAR THE REAR PANTRY PREP LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. BY END OF INSPECTION, COOLER NOW MAINTAINING PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE USED FOR GLASS CLEANING. MUST REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE FIRST FLOOR VENTILATION HOODS AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  11. Oct 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN PLACE.

  12. Oct 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      - MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE 2ND FL DISHWASH AREA. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE HOT APPETIZER/DESERT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      - MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      - OBSERVED BAFFLE CURTAINS MISSING ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL CONVEYOR DISH MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      - OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  13. Dec 10, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -SHARED CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT HUGO SITE ON 1ST FLOOR -HAND SINK AT PREP STATION ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, HOLDING BROWN AND WHITE SUBSTANCES, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER/PACKAGING. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15- OBSERVED BEVERAGE COUNTER DRAINAGE TUBE AT MAIN BAR, ON 1ST FLOOR, STORED INSIDE ICE BIN USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO ICE NOTED IN SAID ICE BIN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING DRAIN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  14. Jan 22, 2018 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILES GROUT AT 1ST DISHMACHINE AREA AND AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PANTRY REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

  15. Apr 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BUILD-UP NOTED AT THE LOW BOY PREP COOLER AT HOT APPETIZER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Aug 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING CEILING TILE PAPER AT DISHMACHINE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PANTRY PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DAMAGED/PEELING CEILING TILES AND CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PANTY AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

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

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

      SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN LIGHT PANEL COVER AT CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.

  18. Aug 11, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR DUMPSTER ROOM DOOR WITH MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCET BASES AND PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  19. Jul 31, 2014 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 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE PANTRY/DESSERT PREP AREA, 2 FLYING AROUND IN THE SAME AREA AND 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DUMPSTER ROOM THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DOOR TO THE DUMPSTER ROOM OFF OF THE HINGES ALLOWING THE FRUIT FLIES TO ENTER THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 1/4-1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REVOLVING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY, REPAIR THE DUMPSTER DOOR AND REMOVE OPENINGS AT THE FRONT REVOLVING DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OR MOLD: CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, HOOD VENTS IN PANTRY/DESSERT AREA AND WALL NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR DUMPSTER ROOM DOOR WITH MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCET BASES AND PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WATER LINE TO THE LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER HEAD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  20. Aug 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 5 POUNDS ESCARGOT AT 53.4F, 8 POUNDS EGG CUSTARD 52.1F, 3 POUNDS CRAB CAKE SAUCE AT 50.5F, 3POUNDS SHRIMP AT 52.1F, 5 POUNDS CRAWLFISH AT 50.6F, AND 5 POUNDS LOBSTER AT 51.0F. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 29 POUNDS OF FOOD. VALUE AT $100.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 40.OF OR BELOW.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISHWASHING AREAS.

  21. Dec 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BTWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE AT VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AND GREASY SURFACES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CONDENSATION ON WALK-IN COOLER PIPES WHERE INSULATION IS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE PIPES TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

  22. Nov 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RINSE GAUGE OF DISHMACHINE IS NOT WORKING-MUST REPLACE. ALL ICE BINS AT THE BARS MUST HAVE LIDS. RUSTY SHELVES AT WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR (2nd FLOOR) NEED CLEANING. ALL FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL COVINGS MISSING BY COFFEE STATION, AT THE GARBAGE ROOM (RIGHT WALL)-MUST BE REPLACED. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM & KITCHEN AREA MUST BE CLEANED/REPLACED-DUE TO DUST OR FOOD STAINS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: FAUCET LEAK AT WASHERS OF HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN & BAR SINKS. 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.

  23. Apr 22, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING TO ELIMINATE POSSIBILITY OF BROKEN GLASS.

    • 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. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  24. Jan 27, 2010 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED, WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. ICE MACHINE(S) AT 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA IN SERVICE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. LEAK AT HANDSINK IN SERVICE BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.

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.