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Hq Beercade

213 W INSTITUTE PL, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County

75cited violations
4serious tier
16inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1494999
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2024170
2023150
20223150
20192110
2018150
2017291
20163100
2015140
2014143

Inspections

  1. Jan 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE PIPING AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED UPSTAIRS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT AND DARK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVERD THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. LIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF A GENERAL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR EASTSIDE BAR AND BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT BAR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S STALL #1,2,3,7,10 AND 11. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT NEAR WASTE WATER PIPE ALONG FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT NEAR WASTE WATER PIPE ALONG FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOODS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Nov 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRATES USED AS DISH STORAGE CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINER THAT IS DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN COOKLINE AND LEGS OF THE UNITS ARE COATED IN GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCAITONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Dec 27, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE OLD HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

  5. Aug 24, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN CENTRAL BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF.

  6. Apr 6, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK SUGAR IN BAR TENDER PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARMENT SINK COVERD BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE LOWER LEVEL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND NO MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN , RANCH) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU ALL BURGERS ARE COOKED TO MEDIUM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANY MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED OR SERVED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 FOUND DRIED CHILE, AND A VARIETY OF SEASONING REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME .

  8. Aug 1, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND NO MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN , RANCH ) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU ALL BURGERS ARE COOKED TO MEDIUM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANY MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED OR SERVED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND DRIED CHILE, AND A VARIETY OF SEASONING REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME .

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 - 90 GNATS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BOTH BARS ON FIRST FLOOR , DISH ROOM 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, DINNING AREA 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM FLYS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

  9. May 29, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed cracked and chipped door gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler at prep line. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed food and debris on exterior surfaces of food equipment throughout food prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed 12 by 12 inch raw concrete flooring at main bar directly in front of middle dump sink. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed grouting throughout main bar and sink bar, with large gaps and crevices. Instructed manager to seal all gaps, cracks and crevices, to prevent insect breeding, in said area. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed missing light shield cover directly above exposed hand sink adjacent to low temp dishmachine. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed raw unfinished plastered wall in basement ice machine room. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed no hand sink adjacent to or next to 3 compartment sink in ice machine room located in basement back bar area. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Maintain at all times.

  10. Nov 8, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS, FOUND UTENSILS STORED IN HAND WASH AT MAIN PREP AREA, NO SOAP AT OTHER HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      A 4" WASTE WATER LINE RUNNING ABOVE BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ROUGH BRICK WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  11. May 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ON THE SEASONING STORAGE RACK FOUND 2 PLASTIC BAGS OF SPICES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DID NOT FIND A BOTTLE BRUSH FOR ALL OF THE 750ML TALL GLASS BOTTLES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSH ON PREMISES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE TALL GLASS BOTTLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MISSING AND GROUT IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE TV BAR AREA.ALSO FOUND GRIME AND FOOD PARTICLES AT THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ABOVE STATED SINK. MUST REPAIR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND A LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE TV BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Dec 14, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BARS,STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING MAINTAIN.

  13. Dec 6, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS OF COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS AT THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA..

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE DISHROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BARS,STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING MAINTAIN.

  14. Feb 11, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE SWINGING DOORS THAT LEAD INTO THE DISHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED WORN OUT GROUTING IN THE TILES IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  15. May 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED RUSTY SHELVES ON RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Nov 21, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE MUSSELS THAT WERE STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS USED, AND THEN KEPT FOR 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4# OF SHELLFISH WORTH $9. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED ROAST BEEF AT 47.3F, GROUND BEEF AT 43.5F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 46F, AND CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $58. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT THE BASEMENT BAR WITHOUT HOT WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL FIXTURES IN THE DISHROOM.

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.