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La Costa

3119-3121 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County

90cited violations
2serious tier
14inspections
67tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2523040
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025151
2024150
20233350
2022221
2021180
20202180
2019290
2017130

Inspections

  1. May 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABEL ON FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING SUCH AS SOY SAUCE, LIME JUICE AND HOT SAUCE. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST STORE IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED PLATES, BOWLS AND UTENSILS STORED FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4-16-2025 REPORT #2615868. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  2. Apr 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING OPEN CAN OF COCA COLA IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/ CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED TWO SPRAY BOTTLES PREVIOUSLY USED FOR ALL-PURPOSE CLEANING NOW BEING USED TO STORE LIME JUICE AND SOY SAUCE. SPRAY BOTTLES WERE NOT LABELED AS "SOY SAUCE" OR "LIME JUICE". THE LABEL READS "ZEP CLEANER" WITH CHEMICALS LISTED ON THE BACK. A container previously used to store POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS may not be used to store, transport, or dispense FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OUTSIDE OIL TANK HAS GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ON FAN HANGING ABOVE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  3. Aug 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN PLATES INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED PERSONAL COFFEE CUP STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.

  4. May 19, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. May 16, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAMES.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE TABLE ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED A MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA AND SMALL SHELF NEXT TO HAND SINK. EXPOSED FOOD AND UTENSILS STORED ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED KNIVES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOVED INTO SIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT KNIVES SHOULD BE STORED IN KNIFE RACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE BIN ON WALL, ON ICE SHIELD AND ON COVER AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED SODA NOZZLE HOLDER WITH A PINK GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTABLE IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND WALLS SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE. STANDING WATER AND LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TUBING UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AREA AROUND GREASE TRAPS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPES ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SPRAYER OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ON WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL PIECE ABOVE DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ON PILLAR IN FRONT OF REAR GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE BEHIND TOILET OF SECOND STALL IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TOP OF ICE MACHINE CLUTTERED WITH TRAYS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONLY ONE MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS, FROM 5/08/23 INSPECTION (REPORT #2575557) NOT CORRECTED: #38-OBSERVED TWO ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOOR HINGE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR GRILL AREA. OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO CABINET, AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN SMALL AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 MICE DROPPINGS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE AND PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. #25-OBSERVED MENUS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT NOT IDENTIFYING CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THAT THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASTERISK AND LINK ITEMS IN CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU TO COMPLY WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. #54-OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPINGS ON EDGES OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. May 8, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SPEAK WITH EMPLOYEES REGARDING NOT EATING IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA FILLED WITH SODA CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDSINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE, SODA REMOVED FROM HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HAND SOAP FOR FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK IS INSTALLED ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST RELOCATE HAND SOAP DISPENSER SO IT IS NOT POSITIONED ABOVE PREP SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SPICE MIXER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, SPICES INSIDE UNIT. NO HAND SINK IN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). MUST RELOCATE SPICE MIXER TO A FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN ACCESSIBLE HAND WASH SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED MENUS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT NOT IDENTIFYING CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THAT THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASTERISK AND LINK ITEMS IN CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU TO COMPLY WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED TWO ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR GRILL AREA AND TWO ROACHES ON MOTOR AND DOOR HINGE SURFACES OF COOLER ACROSS FROM FRONT COOKING LINE. OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA IN CABINET UNDERNEATH COUNTER AND ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO CABINET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINET IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN SMALL AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE AND PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. EXPOSED FOOD AND UTENSILS STORED ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED KNIVES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOVED INTO SIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT KNIVES SHOULD BE STORED IN KNIFE RACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE BIN ON WALL, ON ICE SHIELD AND ON COVER AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED SODA NOZZLE HOLDER WITH A PINK GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTABLE IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE CONTAINER USED FOR RECYCLING BOXES OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPINGS ON OUTSIDE OF GREASE CONTAINER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPES ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SPRAYER OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ON WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL PIECE ABOVE DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ON PILLAR IN FRONT OF REAR GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE BEHIND TOILET OF SECOND STALL IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND WALLS SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE. STANDING WATER AND LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TUBING UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AREA AROUND GREASE TRAPS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TOP OF ICE MACHINE CLUTTERED WITH TRAYS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONLY ONE MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE.

  7. Sep 23, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Sep 16, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE MENU INCORRECTLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST CORRECT.

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-17-2021 INSPECTION# 2524136. VIOLATION 48. OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED FOR BOILING OCTOPUS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS. VIOLATION 53.OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090 MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS MENTIONED.

  9. Aug 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED PAINTED POTTERY CUPS USED FOR COCKTAILS AT BAR NOT MARKED AS FOOD SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED FOR BOILING OCTOPUS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CAN LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT (RIGHT SIDE) ENTRANCE DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

  11. Jan 21, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/BAR/WASHROOM)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND (2) ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVICE COVER/LID FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND BOILER AND HOT WATER TANK IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ELECTRIC FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  12. Jul 30, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDERS ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDERS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT WAITRESS AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CITATION ISSUED SEE #60 BELOW WARNED 2/5/2019 SEE REPORT#2261524

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE SEE REPORT#2261524 DATED 2/5/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  13. Feb 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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 MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Core

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

      OBSERVED BASE OF SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BASE OF SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE HOOD AT REAR OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOOD. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

  14. Oct 11, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING COVING TILES BENEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK(ACROSS THE WALK-IN-FREEZER).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

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.