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Cafe Touche

6731 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County

151cited violations
3serious tier
24inspections
63tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1887592
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025170
20242180
20232120
20223200
2021180
2020140
20191130
20182130
2017151
2016190
2015160
20143140
2013282
20122120
2011120

Inspections

  1. Apr 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS 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 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO BROILER AND INSIDE COOLER AT BAR USED TO STORE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE AND SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2595444 DATED 5/30/2024: #57 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  2. May 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED OPPOSTE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING AND HOOD OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST BE KEPT FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER FINAL ITEM IS USED PER FEDERAL LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED OPPOSTE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING AND HOOD OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584386 DATED 10/31/2023: #40 "OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS." #53 "NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Oct 31, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA.

  5. Oct 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LOOSE. MUST REATTACH PIPE TO SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR TILED WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  6. Aug 30, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Aug 26, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS NEED TO BE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN GREASE TRAP FLOOR COVER NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #25 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INCORRECT ON LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS. LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS NEED TO BE CORRECTED TO INCLUDE THE REMINDER STATEMENT AS WELL AS THE PROPER DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 #38 OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL FLIES. OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND HARBORAGE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS INCLUDING :#38 NOTED OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #56 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 9-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  8. Aug 12, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INCORRECT ON LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS. LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS NEED TO BE CORRECTED TO INCLUDE THE REMINDER STATEMENT AS WELL AS THE PROPER DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL FLIES. OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND HARBORAGE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/1/21 INCLUDING VIOLATION #38 NOTED OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #55 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

  9. Jun 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP AND BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF OR SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BEHIND THE TWO BUILDINGS).

  10. Feb 25, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEANUP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT WITH PEELING PAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESEAL WALLS WITH PAINT LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTS BURN'T OUT UNDER HOT LINE HOOD AND CEILING LIGHT PANELS IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA.

  11. May 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS IN STAIRWELLS TO BASEMENT OBSERVED TO BE DAMAGED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AROUND WATER HEATER UNIT . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  12. Jun 13, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS/PANS STORED IN KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS/GREASE BUILD-UP,KITCHEN/BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,TOPS OF SHELVINGS OVER THE FOOD PREP LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER IN TABLE MILK COOLER NEAR THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

  13. May 29, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1995410 DATED: 03/10/2017. 32 Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the left of the exposed handsink near the dishmachine. 06/10/2017 33 Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. 06/10/2017 35 Observed grease and dirt accumulation in the exhaust hood filter above the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 06/10/2017 38 Observed leaks at the bottom of the dipper well and underneath the three compartment sink between the wash and rinse compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 06/10/2017 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/5/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS/PANS STORED IN KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS/GREASE BUILD-UP,KITCHEN/BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,TOPS OF SHELVINGS OVER THE FOOD PREP LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER IN TABLE MILK COOLER NEAR THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

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

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

      Found potentially hazardous foods in the two door tall cooler in the kitchen at improper temperatures: 2lbs of crawfish at 50.4f, 3lbs of heavy whipping cream at 48.1f, 5lbs of beef at 52.0f, 1.5lbs of cooked onion and fennel at 56.0f, 3.5lbs of fish at 51.7f, 0.5lb of calamari at 49.2f, 2lbs of shrimp at 46.2f, and 0.5lb of milk at 45.9f. Operator discarded and denatured said foods, valued at $200. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the left of the exposed handsink near the dishmachine.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed grease and dirt accumulation in the exhaust hood filter above the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed leaks at the bottom of the dipper well and underneath the three compartment sink between the wash and rinse compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  15. Oct 7, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. DOZENS OF RAW EGGS ON OPEN FLATS FOUND STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CHOCOLATE, SOUP AND FRESH VEGETABLES. LARGE PAN OF SHREDDED CHEESE STORED UNDER RAW MEATS. RAW PORK ON BAKING SHEET STORED ABOVE PREPARED BREAD PUDDING, COOKED SPINACH AND COOKED MUSHROOMS ON A COOLING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1532481 ON 3-31-15 NOT CORRECTED. #38- RUNNING WELL NOT CONNECTED OR HAS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND HAVE RUNNING WATER AT UNIT.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.#45-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED LESS THAN 30 DAYS WITHOUT CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND SERVER STATION. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL RUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INSIDE BIN STORAGE WITH SOME DIRT. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER WINE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WINE STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LID OF THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP HANDLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED FROM THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR, NOT IN THE ICE.

  16. Mar 31, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, OVEN AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUNNING WELL NOT CONNECTED OR HAS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND HAVE RUNNING WATER AT UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

  17. Oct 23, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Oct 16, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND TWO RAW EGGS IN THE SHELL SITTING ON TOP OF COOKED GREEN BEANS INSIDE A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PAN INSIDE A 3DR-REFRIGERATOR. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ABOVE STATED FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.CDI.(3LBS OF GREENS BEENS).

    • 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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVER 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 10-23-14. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE DISH MACHINE. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION. MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT HIGH TEMP 180F. TEMP STRIP USED DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL THE COFFEE DUMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE FLOOR AT HALLWAY IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT SO AS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE LIQOUR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE DIPPER WELL BY TE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR THE ICE SCOOPERS AT THE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ICE SCOOPERS SITTING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

  19. Feb 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL PRODUCT OUT OF ORGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE MILK COOLER (BY COFFEE AREA). MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SAID COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR TILES MISSING/BROKEN AROUND UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING PREP AREA LIGHT COVERS UNCLEAN/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHT COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THEROMETERS INSIDE BAR AND MILK REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THEROMETERS.

  20. Apr 11, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN DRY.

  21. Apr 4, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE DESERT SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY TO SERVICE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE IS REACHED. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:00PM AND REPAIRED THE COOLER. TEMPERATURE WAS 39.0 BY END OF INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DESSERT SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 48F (BEETS 45.8F, BLUE CHEESE 48.2F, BREAD PUDDING 48.0F, DRESSING 47.2F, SALMON 47.2F) ALSO NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CONTAINER OF LENTIL SOUP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS 12LBS WORTH $83.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NOTED A YELLOWISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. BY END OF INSPECTION TECHNICIAN ARRIVED FROM ICE MACHINE COMPANY AND MAINTAINED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • 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

      NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BAR SELLING AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE PICK UP. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES,BOWLS ETC DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN DRY.

  22. May 15, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining.

  23. May 3, 2012 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

      Found/observed live fruit flies/gnats(15 )in bar area under bar counter, and by coffee station(10 ), also found/observed side door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap/hole in middle/center of door. Citation issued.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      Found/observed no summary inspection report posted/visible to customers at time of inspection on 5/03/2012.Citation issued.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler door tracks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(1st floor)need cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, pop dispensing unit not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling above ice machine had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in storage area by bsmt entrance doorway had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3 compartment sink leaking, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms, not clean need detailed cleaning

  24. Dec 28, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Interior ice machine panel, handsink in bar area and exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment and dish machine 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 along wallbase and behind equipment in basement storage rooom not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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.