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Murphy's Bleachers

3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60613 · Cook County

88cited violations
4serious tier
23inspections
35tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1171723
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025130
2024170
2023160
2022251
2021160
2020140
20191122
2018290
2017110
2016140
2015260
2014130
2013130
2012140
20113121
2010230

Inspections

  1. Jul 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. May 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA (LEADING TO OUTDOOR STAIRWELL BETWEEN WALK-IN FREEZER AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE) WITH LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BENEATH THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP OR REPAIR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OPENING TIGHT-FITTING AND FREE OF GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEAR FRONT BAR AREA) TO BE SOILED WITH RUST BUILDUP AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF RUST AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jul 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES UPPER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE LIDS OF THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION BINS. PLASTIC BEING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.----NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A GUARD ON METAL SHELVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PLASTIC CUP STORAGE AREA/ROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PIZZA OVENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERT IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

  4. Aug 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF BARS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS (BEER) ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED STAINED CEILING AND PEELING PAINT AT THE BASEMENT DRY/FOOD STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

  5. Oct 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND DUST WHERE KITCHENWARE (CUTTING BOARDS) WAS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR PAINT SAID SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT AT ALL RUSTY SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE (SEASONAL) BASEBALL FOOD PREP KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Oct 12, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MEN'S GUEST/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 69.5 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER THAT REACHES AT LEAST 100 F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND DUST WHERE KITCHEN WARE (CUTTING BOARDS) WERE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR PAINT SAID SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT AT ALL RUSTY SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE (SEASONAL) BASEBALL FOOD PREP KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Apr 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNS AT SOME HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED INNER LINING OF ONE OF THREE ICE MACHINES NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CONDIMENT CUPS USED FOR MAYONNAISE AT THE COLD HOLDING LINE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SERVING SPOONS OR TONGS FOR FOOD SERVING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT AT THE UNUSED FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE ON PROPER SHELVING AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MUSEUM AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES INSIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

  9. May 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED SAUSAGE AT 49.5F, CHICKEN AT 49.5F, CHEESE AT 53.6F, TUNA SALAD AT 46.9F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 50.4F, BEEF AT 50.7F. APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS OR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS/COOKS WITH BEARDS, MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SHELVING MUST HAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS AT THE METAL SHELVING NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST /DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  10. Jun 1, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP AND RUST AT METAL FRONT PANEL INSIDE THE WEST ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.CLEAN /REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS,DUST,AND GREASE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN,GRILL AREA,ALL BAR AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS RUSTY,SURFACE POROUS NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  11. May 25, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND FAUCET NECK NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP AND RUST AT METAL FRONT PANEL INSIDE THE WEST ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.CLEAN /REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS,DUST,AND GREASE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN,GRILL AREA,ALL BAR AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS RUSTY,SURFACE POROUS NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIQUID SPILLAGE ON CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN, BY THE PREP WEST COOLER. REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT GRILL COOKING AREA DUE TO THE OTHER EXPOSED SINK AWKWARDS OF LOCATION INSTALLED,NOT INSTALLED BY NORTH PREP/SERVING AREA.INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE SOAP,PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DEBRIS:CIGARETTE BUTTS,CONTAINERS,BOXES ETC FROM CEMENT GROUND AT GANG WAY WERE TWO COMMERCIAL LOCKED ICE BOXES ARE INSTALLED,KEEP AREA CLEAN.

  12. Jul 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE (BASEMENT)AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE (MAIN KITCHEN). MUST PROVIDE.

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

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

      IN THE REAR PREP AREA ROOM MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, SAND DOWN/RESURFACE AND REPAINT/RESEAL LARGE TOP OF THE WOODEN PREP TABLE TOP SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. IN THE GRILLROOM COOKING AREA MUST REPLACE CHIPPED AND RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE PEPSI COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE TOP EXHAUST PORTION OF BOTH FRYERS, THE LEFT HAND SIDE EXTERIOR AND IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE BUILD-UP. IN THE BASEMENT AREA CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NEXT TO THE STEEP STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BAR AREA AND THE OTHER ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. IN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR LARGE PREP ROOM MUST HAVE THE FURNACE DRAINAGE PIPE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO A FLOOR PAN OR A FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL AT ALL TIMES CLEANING BOTTLES STORED IN THE CLEANING EQUPTMENT AREA AT ALL TIMES.

  14. Apr 2, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HADLERS.

  15. Feb 10, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SAID SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES (UPPER PORTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN POOR REPAIR (ABOVE PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT SOUTH BAR ALSO WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PUSH BUTTON NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT SOUTH BAR ALSO MUST CALIBRATE HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS FOR CONTINUOUS WATER FOR 15 SECONDS MINIMAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HADLERS.

  16. Aug 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SODA NOZZLES NOT MAINTAINED AT THE GRILL/BAR. OBSERVED SYRUP DISCOLORATION IN THE NOZZLE AND HOLSTER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SODA NOZZLES REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SLOW DRAINING 3-COMPARTMNET SINK AT THE 2ND BAR ACROSS FROM THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  17. May 31, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT REMOVED RUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN IN FIRST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW IN MAIN BAR FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

  18. Apr 25, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOUTH BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS MUST HAVE PROPER DRAIN TUBING TO FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ALL ICE SCOOPS AT ALL MACHINES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  19. Aug 19, 2011 Short Form Complaint · 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.REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR .REMOVE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR

    • 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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHEN.CLEAN ALL POP GUNS(SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP)BEHIND BAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS,HOODS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE SOUTH BAR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

    • 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.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

  20. Jun 2, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR .REMOVE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHEN.CLEAN ALL POP GUNS(SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP)BEHIND BAR AREAS.

  21. May 26, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE .FAX(#312-746-4240) A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.KEEP RECEIPT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072513-11

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED MAIN DOORS(FRONT,SIDE AND REAR AREA)NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED MICE DROOPINGS BEHIND MAIN BAR, ON SHELF.ALSO AT SMALL KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072513-11

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE IN POOR REPAIR LARGE PIZZA SPATULA(ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD, BLACK SUBSTANCE).REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR .REMOVE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHEN.CLEAN ALL POP GUNS(SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP)BEHIND BAR AREAS.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA, CORNES,WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND BIHIND BARS.

  22. Aug 17, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  23. Aug 10, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-20-09.REPORT #156855. (#32)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT.NOTED RUST BUILD-UP.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000062653-15

    • 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.CLEAN FILTERS IN PREP AREA(GRILL ROOM)GREASE BUILD-UP.CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BAR AREA.

    • 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.CLEAN FOOD SPILLED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.IN BASEMENT AREA.

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.