The Spirit Of Chicago

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Inspections

1. Sep 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jul 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Sep 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice and coffee makers, Instructed to make visible.

4. Jul 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide adequate lighting.

5. Aug 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND 2 FLY/PEST LIGHT DEVICES WALL MOUNTED DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP/COFFEE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

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

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

7. Aug 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE GLASS COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, THE FISH REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY, THE CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY, AND THE PASTA REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY: 100# OF CHICKEN(51.7F), 25# OF FISH(47.1F), 20# OF PASTA(45.0F), AND 5# OF SHREDDED CHEESE(44.6F). ALL FOODS MARKED WITH A PREP DATE OF 8/20/19. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $800.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE GLASS COOLER IN THE KITCHEN (44.6F), THE FISH REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY(48.2F), THE CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY(47.1F), AND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY(45.0F). MUST PROVIDE ALL COOLERS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE TWO COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. USE OF THE COOLERS AND REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS AND CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION REQUEST. THE GLASS COOLER AND THE CHICKEN COOLER HAVE BEEN REPAIRED ON SITE AND ARE HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 40.1F AND 38.7F RESPECTIVELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     - MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP, TOILET ROOMS, BARS, AND SERVER STATIONS TO ADEQUATELY FACILITATE PROPER HANDWASHING TECHNIQUES. -

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     - OBSERVED A CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE THE GLASS COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

8. Aug 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     3-501.16(A) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER- CREAM CHEESE AT 47.0 F, SHREDDED CHEESES AT 48.0 F. HOWEVER PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11 DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS (X3) NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

9. Jun 16, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     FOUND WARPED DOOR THRESHOLD IN FRONT OF THE GALLEY KITCHEN DOOR(REAR EXIT DOOR)(DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME). MUST REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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

      WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT IN USE. TURNED ON DISH MACHINE AND IT DID NOT HAVE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. FOUND 3-COMP SINK BEING UTILIZED FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AT 200PPM QAC. CDI. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WARPED DOOR THRESHOLD IN FRONT OF THE GALLEY KITCHEN DOOR(REAR EXIT DOOR)(DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME). MUST REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

11. Sep 6, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Aug 29, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      2ND FLOOR BAR GLASS MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT MAINTAINED GLASS MACHINES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIME AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE 3RD FLOOR ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE/ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE CABINETS AT WAITER/WAITRESS STATION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BY SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3RD FLOOR BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR SINK HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      BAR COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

13. Nov 13, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Nov 4, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT DECK 1 BAR AREA AND 20 FLYING AT AND AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF 3RD LEVEL BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR OF DECK 1 BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SLOW DRAIN AT WASH BOWL OF THE WOMENS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN SERVICE STAIONS.

15. Jun 20, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      VIOLATION CORRECTED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOLDY CAULK AT THE DISHWASHER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CAULK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT WILL REACH TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.

16. Jun 18, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(FISH, CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES AND POLENTA WITH HEAVY CREAM) IN A PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (48.7F-61.2F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 210LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $365. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE TOP DECK WITH A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • 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 SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF SHORT RIBS) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOLDY CAULK AT THE DISHWASHER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CAULK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS AND PONDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT WILL REACH TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.

17. Jul 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SALAD PREPARATION AREAS. MOREOVER, SALAD PREPARER NEXT TO SINK PREPARING SALADS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SUPPLY SINK WITH SOAP.LAST, SALAD FOODHANDLER INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS USING SOAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT REACH IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES .

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SOME CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS AT DISWASHING AREAS.(TOOLS ETC.)

18. Jul 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/ DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. 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

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

      METAL PLATE AT WALK-IN COOLER IS LOOSE & PULLING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR-MUST FIX & SEAL TIGHT, SO THAT DIRT/WATER DO NOT ACCUMULATE & CREATE PEST ISSUES. 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

      LEAK FOUND UNDER AT PIPE OF 1-COMP SINK AT THE BAR (1ST FLOOR)-MUST FIX. 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.