RecordWell Data

Luxbar

18-20 E BELLEVUE PL, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

74cited violations
6serious tier
23inspections
19tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1069776
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026332
2025380
2024160
2023130
2022120
2020110
2019130
2018273
2017141
2016160
2015150
2014160
20134110
2011140
2010150

Inspections

  1. Jun 15, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jun 8, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.0 F AND 61.2 F INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER- DRESSING, PASTA, COLESLAW, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN STOCK, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, ITALIAN BEFF JUICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 280 LBS, VALUED AT $695.00F.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.0 F, FOUND DRESSING, SOUP, ETC. HELD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jan 7, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Nov 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Oct 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVER STATION DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. MANAGEMENT HAS WRAPPED SINK UP BELIEVING TO BE IN COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ONLY 1 SINGLE BASIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Oct 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MULTIBLE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PLASTIC STRAINERS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVER STATION DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 ICE MACHINES, 2 IN BASEMENT AND 1 ON 3RD FLOOR, WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: MAIN FLOOR BAR, 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR SERVER AREA COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND USE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2598406 DATED JULY 31 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #53 PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN STAFF BATHROOM. OBSERVED MULTI GENDER STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jul 31, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 58.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN STAFF BATHROOM

  8. Nov 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK MARKS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CMOOTH SURFACESTHAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED LIQUOR WELL LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH STICKY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TRASH ON WALK IN FREEZER AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA FLOORS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AS WELL AS STANDING WATER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

  9. Mar 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      A water refilling facet install at the hand sink basin, instructed to remove.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted. instructed to clean and maintain.

  10. Nov 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Nov 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2ND FL SERVER COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REMOVE GLASS/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS'EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FL COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INTENSITY OF AT LEAST TO 20 FOOT CANDLES IN THE 2ND FL COFFEE PREP AREA TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN HOOD COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

  12. Sep 25, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Sep 20, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

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

      3-301.11 (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/SLICING THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT: -AT BAR: LIME GARNISH, ON CUTTING BOARD, AT MAIN BAR WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, FOR CUSTOMER BEVERAGE. -AT EXPEDITING STATION: IN KITCHEN, GARNISHING COLESLAW FOR CONSUMPTION WITH CHOPPED PARSLEY. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INFORMED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BAR HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16 (A) (2) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -TOP LOADING COOLER, AT COOK LINE: 46.9F, 3.5LBS OF EGG WHITES, AT A VALUE OF $14.00: DATE 9/19/18 46.7F, 4LBS OF EGG YOLKS, AT A VALUE OF $15.00: DATE 9/19/18 -SALAD STATION: 53.9F, 2LBS OF DEVILED EGG MIXTURE, AT A VALUE OF $25.00 DATE: 9/19/18 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 9.5LBS AT TOTAL VALUE OF $54.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

      3-302.13- OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IN BAR COOLER USED FOR PREP OF CLASSIC COCKTAIL MADE WITH EGG WHITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/FOOD ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111- OBSERVED 8 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-904-13 (A) (A) - OBSERVED PRE SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE WHEN GUEST ARE SET OR STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 (A)- OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND CANISTERS AND EQUIPMENT 0N BASEMENT PUMP ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT A ALL TIMES.

  14. Aug 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPERLY TEMPERATURE. A TOTAL OF 35 LBS OF LOBSTER BISQUE AND TOMATO CREAM SOUP, AT 54.3F. SOUP WAS STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC TUB WITH TIGHT LIDS, IN WALK IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL DOWN FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE I.E. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-005 (A) SOUP DISCARDED, VALUED AT $150.00.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS AT MIDDLE HAND SINK, LOCATED AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CORK BOARD ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSIL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH SURFACE.

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

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

      OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS LYING IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE BACK OF THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO COVER ICE IN BETWEEN USE AND WHILE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED ABOVE ICE BINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLOTH TOWELS BEING USED AS LINERS ON THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE 1ST FLOOR SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS LINERS ONLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  16. Nov 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT OR WITH WORN DOWN GROUT IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS RESTROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE BASEMENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE STOPPER HANDLE UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE HOT KNOB AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  17. Jun 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED BAR MIXERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT STORE CLEAN KNIVES ON DIRTY HEATER BOOSTER AT DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENT MAIN KITCHEN, COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE SHOOTS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON COOKS LINE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE COOKS LINE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

  18. Sep 20, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DEEP FRYER AREAS.2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.

  19. Jul 15, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Jul 1, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 104.5F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. PREMISES HAS HOT WATER LOCATED AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. PREMISES HAS A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE 110F TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS AT THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.

  21. Jun 24, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS (PORK, DUCK, TURKEY, AND BACON) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATED THAT THE MEATS ARE VACUUM PACKAGED AT BACARDI AT THE PARK AT US CELLULAR FIELD WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 140# OF FOOD WORTH $715. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • 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 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 25 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IMPROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED. THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WHICH REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, CAN STORAGE CART, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BEHIND THE OVEN ON THE FLOOR. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE COOK'S LINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.

  22. Nov 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HANDSINKS FOR BOTH BARS. 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

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

      INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM, COOK'S LINE (BASEMENT), & ICE MACHINE AREA-MUST REPAIR. 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

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

      LEAKY PIPE AT HANDSINK BY COFFEE STATION MUST BE FIXED. THE WASTE WATER LINE FROM 2-CAPPUCHINO MACHINES MUST EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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. 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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF 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

      Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN 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. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.