Hawkeye's Bar & Grill
1458 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 14380
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 25 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 24 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: MISSING HANDAWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 PREMISES RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS TO STORE OTHER FOODS IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ARE NOT TO BE REUSED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12: HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT SALAD PREP COOLER STATION. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): DOOR HANDLES AND UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 5-205.15 LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES AT BASEMENT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.18: BASIN OF BAR HANDWASH SINK AND FAUCET HANDLES OF HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA, WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: 1ST FLOOR BAR WET AND STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jun 17, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDAWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND CHUTE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN MULTIPLE CYCLES RAN AND TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL WAREWASHING UNIT REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. UNIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
PREMISES RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS TO STORE OTHER FOODS IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ARE NOT TO BE REUSED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT SALAD PREP COOLER STATION. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DOOR HANDLES AND UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES AT BASEMENT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
BASIN OF BAR HANDWASH SINK AND FAUCET HANDLES OF HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA, WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
1ST FLOOR BAR WET AND STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Aug 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPLACE THE LEAKING BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2621691 ON 8/4/25 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AND LIQUOR ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE WAIT STATION, AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND BASEMENT BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS AND SALADS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. CLEAN THE TABLES AND SHELVES BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR. CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPLACE THE LEAKING BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY ROOM NEXT TO THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2621691 ON 8/4/25 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AND LIQUOR ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE WAIT STATION, AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND BASEMENT BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 4, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (MASHED POTATOES AT 161F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED UNSAFE FOOD BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SLICED CHEESES WITH BLUE AND BLACK SPOTS ON THEM THAT APPEARED TO BE MOLD GROWTH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE SAFE AND WHOLESOME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 54F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 50F, CORNED BEEF AT 68F, SAUSAGE AT 48F, EGG ROLLS AT 50F, MEATLOAH AT 48F, AND CHICKEN AT 51F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 4 HOUSE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, WAIT STATION AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE SALAD PREP STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MICROWAVE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL BASIN WITH ENCRUSTED SOIL SURROUNDING THE BASIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE BASE OF THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE BASEMENT STAIRWELL EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR GANGWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN AND BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE TRAYS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE THAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN WOOD, OLD FOOD, AND ICE BUILT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE ALL UNSEALED WOOD, CLEAN THE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 10, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED COOK USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT CHEESEBURGER. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER COOK PREPARING BURRITO USING BARE HAND CONTACT. MUST WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR(1ST FLOOR). MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLE SLAW AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 59.3F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED OPENED CONTAINER OF RANCH DRESSING AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 59.1F, SOUR CREAM FOOD AT 60.3F, SALSA FOUND AT 56.4F, TARTAR SAUCE FOUND AT 50.8F, BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 52.7F, OPEN CONTAINER OF THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING FOUND AT 58.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 51.9F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 10, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE TO ALL CONSUMERS. PROVIDE SIGN IN PROMINATE LOCATION OR ON MENU WHERE FOOD ITEMS ARE LISTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION TO KEEP FROM SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 6, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-STE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.12 MUS DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN BASEMENT & MAIN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
: 4.602.11(E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AT MAIN BAR AND BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17 (D)(D) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON FOOD IN COOLERS PREPARED ON PREMISES 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SERVING. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARL ALL FOODS HELD IN COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.202.16. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD& FILTERS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 20, 2018 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
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-STE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.12 MUS DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN BASEMENT & MAIN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.11(E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AT MAIN BAR AND BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3.501.16(A)(2)OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 8 LBS OF CHICKEN IN THE PREP COOLER, 52F, VALUED AT $30, AND 3 LBS OF ANGUS BEEF HAMBURGERS IN SAID COOLER, 50F, VALUED AT $40. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17 (D)(D) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON FOOD IN COOLERS PREPARED ON PREMISES 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SERVING. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARL ALL FOODS HELD IN COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4.301.11 OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOOD INSIDE, IN PREP AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OF BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4.302.12(A)(A) MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS ON-SITE FOR USE TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.202.16. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.202.16 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM FLOORS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD& FILTERS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 17, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: REACH IN FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS 1ST FLOOR, MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OUTSIDE GROUND AREA AND STAIRS NOT CLEAN AT BACK AREA, TRASH AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR ON STAIRWELL, CLUTTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: REACH IN FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS 1ST FLOOR, MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OUTSIDE GROUND AREA AND STAIRS NOT CLEAN AT BACK AREA, TRASH AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR ON STAIRWELL, CLUTTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 10, 2016 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
RUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE FRAMES AT DISHMACHINE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 3, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3/15/16 REPORT 1633195 NOT CORRECTED: 33 INTERIOR OF OVEN AND WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 38 NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME. 41 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE CALCIUM/LIME AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. RUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT (INTERIOR OF CABINETS), INTERIOR TOP OF CONDIMENT COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE FRAMES AT DISHMACHINE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF OVEN AND WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN BASEMENT BY DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE. WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 14, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
: REPLACE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, WOODEN SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTY COOKING POT USED TO COOK CORNED BEEF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
POP LINES STORED INSIDE ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE THESE LINES FROM THE ICE BINS AND ALSO OBTAIN LIDS TO COVER BINS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 2, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 7-11-14 ON REPORT# 1453418 NOT CORRECTED: -32- NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -33- : THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, BAR SINK, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. - 34-FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS, GREASE UNDER FRYERS AND ALL FOOD SPILL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -35- WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER, WALLS IN NEED OF SEALING WHERE PANELS ARE COMING APART FROM WALL. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM AIR VENTS. BASEMENT PREP CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -38- HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, WOODEN SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTY COOKING POT USED TO COOK CORNED BEEF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
POP LINES STORED INSIDE ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE THESE LINES FROM THE ICE BINS AND ALSO OBTAIN LIDS TO COVER BINS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED FREE OF CLUTTER. ALL STOCK STORED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 18, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, BAR SINK, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS, GREASE UNDER FRYERS AND ALL FOOD SPILL. FLOOR HAS DEEP PITS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED TO ELIMINATE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER, WALLS IN NEED OF SEALING WHERE PANELS ARE COMING APART FROM WALL. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM AIR VENTS. BASEMENT PREP CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 11, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
OBSERVED 50-60 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT. ACTIVITY NOTED IN BEER STORAGE ROOM 30-35 FLIES, DRY STORAGE AREA 10-12 FLIES, PREP AREAS AND FRONT BAR AREA 10-13 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, BAR SINK, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS, GREASE UNDER FRYERS AND ALL FOOD SPILL. FLOOR HAS DEEP PITS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED TO ELIMINATE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER, WALLS IN NEED OF SEALING WHERE PANELS ARE COMING APART FROM WALL. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM AIR VENTS. BASEMENT PREP CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 8, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN POP GUN HOLDER AT FRONT BAR AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR SMALL FLYING INSECTS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN POP SYRUP AREA AND LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE/SERVER COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 1, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS ON PREMISES, SODA DISPENSERS AR MAIN BAR AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND REFRIGERATORS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT CRACKED FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AT KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE 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 TIGHTEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT 3COMP BAR SINK.
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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 DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 6, 2011 Canvass · 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. THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS, WALK-IN COOLER ALUMINUM RACK, ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN THE BASEMENT AND CAN OPENER ARE FULL OF RESIDUE. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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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. THE CASTERS AND PIPES UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES IN DETAIL.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM AND BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE MAIN BAR DRAIN HAS A BUNCH OF DEBRIS INSIDE AND NO SCREEN OR STRAINER, CLEAN OUT THE DRAIN AND INSTALL A STRAINER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 the warming equipment and steamtable surfaces in detail.
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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 and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Repair the damaged baseboards in the kitchen and clean and maintain the bar floors.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the upstairs kitchen walls and ceiling.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Repair the basement kitchen light fixture.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.