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Armand's Victory Tap

1416 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

82cited violations
4serious tier
13inspections
50tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2458076
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025260
20241110
20233281
2021192
20192171
2018130
2017150
2016100

Inspections

  1. Jun 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF CARDBOARD TAPED TO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jul 17, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jun 18, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BUTTER AND BREAD CRUMBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO WORKING TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN.

  4. Jul 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS FOUND IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH, 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED TO KEEP OUT RODENTS/INSECTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP IN BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE ICE HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN/SANITIZED BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REAR HAND SINK LEAKS AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE INDIVIDUAL TRASH RECEPTACLES IN EACH STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE BAR, BASEMENT AND 1ST FL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR IS DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 31, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.18 OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED MEATBALLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A DISCARD DATE STICKER OF 10/23/23. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PREPARED/REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS AFTER 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION, DAY 1 BEING THE DATE THE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND ONLY PROVIDE THE DISCARD DATE ON THE CONTAINERS OF ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. CHEF DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.112 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE DRINK PREP AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CEILING IN BETWEEN CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE THE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND OBSERVED MISSING TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  6. Mar 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-904.11 OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL GLASSWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND IN NEED OF RECAULKING. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  7. Mar 16, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER RETRIEVED AND POSTED HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER RETRIEVED AND POSTED HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      7-102.11 OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABEL FOR TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED IN SPRAY BOTTLES LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TOXIC CHEMICALS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND SHELVES BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH UNDER THE SHELF LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-904.11 OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL GLASSWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND IN NEED OF RECAULKING. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  8. Dec 21, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 3-COMP DISH SINK (73.4F), EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM HANDSINK (64.4F, (80F), (70.2F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F AND 3-COMP DISH AT 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 100F - 110F.

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED FRYER/OVEN CLEANER ON THE SHELF NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES, OBSERVED HAND SANITIZER AND DISINFECTANT WIPES ON SERVING PREP AREA. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE STORED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES THAT MAY CAN CONTAMINATE THOSE ITEMS. MANAGER REMOVED ALL CHEMICAL ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SALT AND SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH LOCATED ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND PROVIDED QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED ECOLAB ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND PROVIDED THERMAL TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  9. Nov 5, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      3-203.12 FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELL STOCK IS SERVED OR SOLD. MUST PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED IT SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED NOODLES, COOKED LASAGNA, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-202.19 FOUND MUSSEL'S OPEN LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. DEAD SHELLFISH MUST BE DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE AREA WITH BLACK DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.111 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP LOCATED UNDER FRYER, STOVE AND OVEN LOCATED ON SOUTH WALL OF FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  10. Oct 28, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 59.8F - 70.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      FOUND CONTAINERS OF MUSSELS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG. SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD ITEMS 10 LBS AT $135. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELL STOCK IS SERVED OR SOLD. MUST PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED IT SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED NOODLES, COOKED LASAGNA, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:DISH AREA(15), FOOD PREPARATION AREA(15). RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND MUSSEL'S OPEN LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. DEAD SHELLFISH MUST BE DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE AREA WITH BLACK DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP LOCATED UNDER FRYER, STOVE AND OVEN LOCATED ON SOUTH WALL OF FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  11. Jan 29, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYER AND OVEN LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  12. May 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CALAMARI, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BAR GUN HAS BUILD UP ON IT WHERE IT DISPENSES FROM IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT, THE DISH WASHER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND THE FLOOR DRAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD, DIRT AND DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THERE IS A REALLY LARGE POT WITH RED SAUCE IN IT THAT IS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE THE LARGE UTENSIL OR REMOVE IT FROM THE PREMISES. -THE SINK BEHIND THE BAR THAT IS USED FOR DUMPING IS CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED. MAINTAIN SAME.

  13. Sep 8, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.