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The Hurley Tap

1645 W CORTLAND ST, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

102cited violations
8serious tier
20inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1914060
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024120
2023100
20213123
2019170
2018180
2017172
20162121
20152122
20142120
20132140
2012160
2011140
2010150

Inspections

  1. Apr 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WRAPPED BY ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.

  2. Jun 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

  3. Mar 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Dec 15, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND SHELVES AND RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FUZZY WHITE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Nov 12, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND SHELVES AND RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FUZZY WHITE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Nov 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND 2 OUT OF 2 WOMENS EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS AT 60F. ALSO NOTED MENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 63F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VRIETY OF CHEESE 20 LBS, MILK AND CREAM 30 HALF GALLONS, VARIETY OF SAUCES 20 GALLONS, CHICKEN 5 LBS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESRANGING FROM 48F - 50F. LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A COL HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED BURGERS, AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROX 50 - 60 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY( FRONT BAR, FOOD PREPARATION AREA). SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE SIGNIFICANTLY MINIMIZED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND HOLE IN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN FRONT OF FREEZER DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND SHELVES AND RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FUZZY WHITE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Nov 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS IN THE ORIGIAL CONTAIERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALKIN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA IN FRONT OF ICE BIN. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  8. Sep 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE CELIING AND WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM(1). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  9. Mar 28, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOPPING A PLATE WITH CHEESE AND TOPPINGS USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED A SEPARATE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON HIS CELL PHONE WITH GLOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, THEN AFTER THE CONVERSATION GOING TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES, WASHING HANDS, AND APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. INFORMED STAFF THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO ALL AEMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY* BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. *ACTIVITY IS DEFINED AS THE FOLLOWING: TAKING OUT THE TRASH, TOUCHING THEIR FACE, TALKING ON CELLPHONE, TOUCHING CASH, GOING TO THE BATHROOM, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN HAND CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Serious Critical

      WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NO HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 79.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANUAL WASHING OF ALL TABLEWARE AND DRINKING UTENSILS SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE USE OF WARM WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO TURN UP THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE A FINAL TEMP OF 112F BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE NOZZLES OF ALL SODA GUNS AT THE MAIN AND SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BLACK TAPE AROUND THE HVAC SYSTEM ABOVE THE BAR MENTIONED IN THE COMPLAINT. HVAC WAS NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION BUT MANAGER MENTIONED THAT IT WAS DRIPPING ON THE CHAIRS AND FLOOR NEAR THE BAR A FEW DAYS AGO. MUST CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE TAPE AROUND THE HVAC TO PREVENT DRIPPAGE IN THE FUTURE.

  10. Sep 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT SMALL BAR AT PRIVATE PARTY ROOM.ROOM IS SECLUDED AND WITH DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.ALSO MUST PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR ANY KIND OF HAND DRYING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY EVERONE ENTERING PREP AREA.

  11. Sep 19, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED BARTENDER HANDLING COMPUTER/ORDERS WIPING DOWN AREA,CASH AND ETC., AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP METAL GLASS/SHAKER AND SERVED ICE TO CUSTOMERS DRINKS.NO ICE SCOOP ON SITE BEHIND THE BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED A WATER PITCHER WITH HANDLE FOR TODAY TO SERVE ICE HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MENTIONED TASK.MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      WE OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM PIPE BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT ONTO WHOLE PEELED ONIONS OTHER PRODUCE, WHICH IS STORED ON SHELVES BELOW THE CONDENSER UNIT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND REMOVE FOOD FROM UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT AND REPAIR CAUSE.PRODUCE REMOVED AND RELOCATED TO ANOTHER SHELF. ALSO NO ICE SCOOP PROVIDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR,BARTENDER USES METAL GLASS/SHAKER TO SERVE ICE WITH DRINKS TO CUSTOMERS.OBSERVED DISCHARGE POP DISPENSER INSTALLED UNDER THE COUNTER PARTIALLY ABOVE UNCOVERED ICE BIN, NO DISCHARGE HOSE PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER SO DISCHARGE WATER LEAKS ONTO ICE CUBES WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS.NEED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED POP GUN TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GRIMES ON TOP THE CONTAINER,AND GROUND SOAKED WITH WASTE OIL UNDER AND AROUND WASTE OIL CONTAINER.EXCESS FLIES,INSECT,BEES ON THE MENTIONED AREA.ALSO EXCESS WATER ON GROUND FROM REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN DISCHARGE WATER PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ON BOTH SIDE,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRAY DUCT TAPE USED ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE METAL FOOD RACK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT,WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNEVEN, OPENED DUE TO WATER ON FLOOR FROM BOKEN WASTE WATER PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NEED TO CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESS FOOD SPLATTERED ON WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS FOOD SPILLAGE,ALSO DUCT TAPE ON THEM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID TILES AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE,MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE.WATER SEEPING FROM FLOOR/TO UNDER THE EAST WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OUTSIDE,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA MENTIONED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLERS, BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT SMALL BAR AT PRIVATE PARTY ROOM.ROOM IS SECLUDED AND WITH DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.ALSO MUST PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR ANY KIND OF HAND DRYING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY EVERONE ENTERING PREP AREA.

  12. Feb 17, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Feb 5, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM SANITIZER AT RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT SERVICE COMPANY TO REPAIR MACHINE. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO SANITIZING RINSE.

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWELS, FRONT BAR HANDSINK WITH NO SOAP REAR PREP AREA SINK OBSTRUCTED FROM USE AS WELL AS WATER TURNED OFF AT THE BOTTOM SHUT OFF VALVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND CONDIMENTS STORED IN SERVICE ICE FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) FOOD NOT PROTECTED

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier) Corrected on site

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

      NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE..CHICKEN, SOUP, TACOS. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CERTIFICATE AND HAVE PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZASRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED PREPED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS. GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REOMVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FRONT AND REAR BAR, AND THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED SOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. LEAK AT FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND OR REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  14. May 2, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

  15. Apr 25, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 90-100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LIQUOR AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS AND OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  16. Jun 27, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exposed raw wooden in basement storage area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Instructed to install separation or swing door for both areas.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Fan covers in walk-in unit, interior panel of ice machine and prep table surface not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exposed brick walls not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shater-proof bulb.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bottom left side of three compartment sink drainline leaking. Instructed to repair leak.

  17. May 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exposed raw wooden in basement storage area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Instructed to install separation or swing door for both areas.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Fan covers in walk-in unit, interior panel of ice machine and prep table surface not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exposed brick walls not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shater-proof bulb.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bottom left side of three compartment sink drainline leaking. Instructed to repair leak.

  18. Jul 3, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      All clean multi-use kitchen utensils must be stored properly and inverted to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced also found gaskets at the 2 door cooler,walk-in-cooler in poor repair must repair,maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found interior bottom compartments of the deep fryers dirty,clean deep fryers in detail.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Repair water leak at pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink kitchen area,detail clean ventilation covers throughout the premises.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Provide,maintain working thermometers inside all refrigeration units.

  19. Nov 4, 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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA BETWEEN SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT, AND REMOVE ICE BUILT-UP AT WALK-IN FREEZER OUT SIDE AREA

    • 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 THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF DOOR REAR AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEEDS BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN

  20. Aug 16, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED,DATED.

    • 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.MULTI-USE DISHWARE IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STRORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • 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.FOUND NO ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR,FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.

    • 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.FOUND SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • 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.SECTION OF CEILING OVER SPICE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.