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Hawkeye's Bar & Grill

1458 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

163cited violations
9serious tier
28inspections
67tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262161
20253253
2024140
2023160
2022253
2020250
2019190
20182242
20172120
20163140
20152120
20142150
2013230
2012150
2011140
2010140

Inspections

  1. Jun 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  2. Jun 17, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING HANDAWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES AT BASEMENT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • 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

    • 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

  3. Aug 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 REPLACE THE LEAKING BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  4. Aug 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 REPLACE THE LEAKING BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  5. Aug 4, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  6. Jun 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR GANGWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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.

  7. Jul 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN AND BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Aug 10, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Aug 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  10. Jul 10, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  11. Mar 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  12. Jan 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Sep 6, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  15. Jul 17, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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,

    • 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,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET LEAKING AT BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • 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.

    • 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,

  16. Jun 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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,

    • 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,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET LEAKING AT BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • 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.

    • 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,

  17. Nov 10, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  18. Nov 3, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  19. Mar 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.

    • 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.

  20. Apr 14, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  21. Apr 2, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  22. Jul 18, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

  23. Jul 11, 2014 Complaint · 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 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  24. May 8, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  25. Feb 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  26. Feb 1, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  27. Jul 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  28. Oct 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Repair the basement kitchen light fixture.

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.