Murphy's Bleachers
3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60613 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES UPPER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 12, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Serious
Priority
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Apr 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED INNER LINING OF ONE OF THREE ICE MACHINES NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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May 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS OR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS/COOKS WITH BEARDS, MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 1, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 25, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 2, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 10, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 31, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 25, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 19, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 2, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 26, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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
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
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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
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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. 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.
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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.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 17, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 10, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.CLEAN FILTERS IN PREP AREA(GRILL ROOM)GREASE BUILD-UP.CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BAR AREA.
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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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.