The Publican
837 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1821706
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 13 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 27, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 20, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS (RANCH DRESSING, COOKED CABBAGE AND BACON, CHICKPEAS) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE AND MULTIPLE ITEMS (PORK RAGU, COOKED SWEET POTATOES, SAUCES) WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A MAXIMUM USE BY DATE NOT EXCEEDING 7 DAYS WITH THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTED AS DAY #1. ALL DATE MARKED FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED IF NOT USED WITHIN THE 7 DAY PERIOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, UTILITY CLOSET, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 24, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2620810 ON 7/17/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA, ON THE BOXES OF STOCK IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (LETTUCE AND PICKLES) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING A PLATE FOR A HAMBURGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACRROSS FROM THE GRILL. OBSERVED HAM AT 47F, HAMBURGERS AT 51F, FISH DIP AT 54F, GREEN BEANS AT 52F, AND CHEESE AT 51F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO EXPIRATION DATES ON READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED PORK, ONION DIP, AIOLI, SLAW DRESSINGS, ETC.) STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL COLD TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL PRINTED MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS, AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. SOME FOOD ITEMS WERE MISSING THE ASTERISK, AND ALL MENUS WERE MISSING THE FULL REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA, ON THE BOXES OF STOCK IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS FOR EACH YEAR MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 2, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND-SINK IN THEP BAR AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF EGGS AT 52.5F, 3LBS OF SLICED MEATS AT 51.3F AND 3LBS OF SLICED VEGETABLES AT 52.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR TCS FOOD TO BE IMPROPER AT 52F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNIT THAT IS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 1, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR (EAST SIDE) EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE CLEAN DISH METAL STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK DRAINAGE PIPE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES STACKED IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, AND ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM ALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH MUSSELS WERE BEING STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS AT A COST OF $17.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 4, 2019 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UNCOVERED TABLEWARE ON ALL TABLES IN DINING AREA. MUST COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT OF PREP AREA WITH A SCREW DRIVER USED AS HANDLE TO TURN ON HOT WATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN DISH AREA CEILING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 16, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
VIOLATION CORRECTED. ICE MACHINE NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 16, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIMY MOLD- LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS.. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF COOKED DUCK @ 46.8F, 12 LBS OF CHICKEN JUS @51.9F, 40 LBS OF METWURST SAUSAGE 49.7F, 50LBS OF PICKLED CABBAGE @48.0F, 13LBS OF RANCH @48.9F, 15LBS OF AIOLI @54.9F ,RIB MARINADE @46.6F, 4LBS OF SQUASH @51.2F, 15LBS OF PICKLED ASAPRAGUS @ 48.2F, 35 LBS OF PORK @53.0F, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD FOODS @41F OR BELOW. ALL SAID FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR THE FACILITY. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT 45.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF COOKED DUCK @ 46.8F, 12 LBS OF CHICKEN JUS @51.9F, 40 LBS OF METWURST SAUSAGE 49.7F, ETC., WERE DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF WALK IN COOLER UNTIL THE COOLER IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ALL LIGHTING IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 16, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 8, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OR LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA; (ON THE UPPER WALL BEHIND THE BAR.) INSTRUCTRED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COUNTER HAND-SINK (FACING NORTH) AND STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, THAT HAVE DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 15, 2017 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WALL BY DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 7, 2017 Suspected Food Poisoning · 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
SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WALL BY DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 2, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 25, 2017 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
FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SPECIES OF CLAMS AND OYSTERS COMINGLED AND TOUCHING IN LARGE BUS PAN IN WALK IN COOLER. (COUNT NECK CLAMS, IRISH POINT ATLANTIC OYSTERS, ISLAND CREEK OYSTERS, WELLFLEET OYSTERS, AUNT DOTTY OYSTERS, CAPITAL OYSTERS. ABOVE NOTED WITH DIFFERENT HARVEST DATES, LOTS, ETC. INSTD TO STORE EACH SPECIES WITH DIFFERENT HARVEST DATES, LOTS, ETC SEPARATELY. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 30LBS. $ 800 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B2 CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 25, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT WOODEN SHELVES IN WAIT STATION AREA IN NORTH SECTION OF DINING ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA, SINKS BEHIND THE BAR, AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES STORED IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN MOP CLOSET, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIB LE FOR USE.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTRAINTS WHERE APPLICABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 11, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — 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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED & SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 12, 2014 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
INVERT STORED DISHES WHERE NECESSARY TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENT COVER AT CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 10, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LIME BUILD UP.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER BAR. KEEP AREA DRY.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP FROM MOISTURE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 9, 2013 Canvass · 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
MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AT BAR AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 8, 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
THE ICE CREAM AND OTHER MULTI-USE UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DIPPING WELL IN BETWEEN USE, NOT IN STANDING LIQUIDS.
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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. THE BACK OF THE MEAT SLICER BLADE IS DIRTY. THE DISH MACHINE HOOD DUCT IS FULL OF DUST. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME SURFACE RUST ON THE DOOR AREA; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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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. THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY, SCRUB THE WALLS UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN AND SANITARY IN APPEARANCE. REMOVE THE DIRTY STRING FROM THE KITCHEN CEILING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 7, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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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.