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Inspections

1. Apr 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBASTANCE ON CAULKING SURROUNDING WAREASHING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/CHANGE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

2. Sep 22, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Sep 15, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A MAXIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 148F DISPLAYED ON THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PLACED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A MINIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F IS REQUIRED FOR SURFACE SANITIZATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THAT MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND WATER LINES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTRING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE SINK BASIN OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION NEXT TO THE CIRCULAR BAR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/COMPACTOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

4. Jun 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. May 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR WAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION TO 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS, STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO THE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577698 ON 6/22/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED:#38 OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

6. Jun 29, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROVIDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE 360 BAR WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jun 22, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE BLACK FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS NEAR THE MOP SINK, ICE MACHINES, AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROVIDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE 360 BAR WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

8. Feb 25, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE 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-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUSTS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.

9. Feb 23, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85.8F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. 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 AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUSTS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.

10. Nov 2, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.