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The Fireplace Inn

1448-1450 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County

77cited violations
2serious tier
17inspections
42tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2424148
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
20252140
2024231
20232111
2022140
2021150
2020160
2019250
2018150
2017140
2016270
20151110

Inspections

  1. Feb 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLING UNIT SIDE PANEL COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE PREP COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 6, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL JUST LEFT OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY TO FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPLATTER AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UNDER THE SODA MACHINE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME KIND OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.

  3. Jan 30, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN INSPECTED AREAS AS FOLLOWS. APRROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED AT THE SWING DOOR OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFT SIDE BASE IN THE CORNER. OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AT THE OLD WATER TANK/STORAGE AREA ON THE WOOD LEDGE AGAINST THE WALL AND THE FLOOR AT THE CORNER OF THE SAME AREA. OBSERVED APRROX 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DOOR IN THE CORNER AND UNSER THE SHELVING. OBSERVED APPROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE EVAPORATOR COIL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. HAVE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 02/06/2025 WITH PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL JUST LEFT OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY TO FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE SWING DOOR TO THAT LEADS IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPLATTER AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UNDER THE SODA MACHINE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME KIND OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.

  4. May 16, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. May 10, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 82.8-94.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SOUTHSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND SOUTHSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION HANDWASHING SINKS AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 102.0-111.2 F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/10/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TOWELS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN COOKING AREA AND AT BASE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

  6. Apr 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS AND DISH BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED SILVERWARE/UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

  7. Apr 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MEASURED WATER AT 1ST FLOOR HANDSINKS RESTROOMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 80-90F. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HAND SINK METERED FAUCET ON 1ST FLOOR DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR 15 SECONDS IN THE ALL GENDER RESTROOM. PROVIDE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVE FAUCET.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED DATE OF COOKED RIBS, CHICKEN, AND POTATOES PREPARATION DATE MARKED ON 4/22/23 AND USE-BY-DATE ON 5/2/23, WHICH EXCEEDS THE TIME LIMIT. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOR MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAX OF 7DAYS. DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED HACCP CONCEPTS WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELING WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS AND DISH BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SILVERWARE/UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

  8. Apr 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS AND ONE OF 2 SINGLE OCCUPANT RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF BEER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT SOUTH BAR SURGES BACK AND FORTH FROM HOT TO LUKE WARM WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RPEPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  9. Aug 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND TWO COOLERS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA THAT ARE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      TWO OUT OF THE FOUR HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM HAVE TEMPERATURES AT 85 F AND 88 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON THE KEG WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL. FOUND CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOORING.

  10. Mar 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES.MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP AND INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. May 31, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED BURGERS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH OUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  12. May 24, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN NORTH BAR LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. USE NEARBY HAND WASHING SINK UNTIL HAND WASHING SINK IS FIXED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED BURGERS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH OUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  13. May 4, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed duct tape used as liner on Follett ice machine in rear adjacent to dish washing machine. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove/repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed aluminum foil used as liner on exterior surfaces and siding of Imperial stove, at cook line area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Observed front cover surface of back bar, cracked and chipped throughout. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove/resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive rust on wire shelving racks at 2 door Jordan refrigerator unit, on main floor, adjacent to walk in freezer. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth easy cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and/or replace. Maintain it all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive food splatter at back splash area of prep station adjacent to cook line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed raw wood walls throughout walk in cooler, in basement dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal said areas and maintain it all times. Observed rusting on bottom edges of steel exit door, on south side of building. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to repair, for preventive maintenance purposes and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed small leak at twist valve at sanitizing sink, at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed several Seagram gin bottles and bus of assorted alcohol beverage stored on floor underneath front bar and back bar. Informed manager that items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain said.

  14. Feb 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES FOR SAUCES AND OTHER FOODS. FOUND A SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOPER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE STATED SURFACE WARPED AND WITH GAPS AND HOLES IN IT.ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REATTACH VENT COVER AT THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE INNER BAR (SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING BAR). ALSO MUST REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BAR (ABOVE STATED BAR) HAND SINK.

  15. May 3, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT PIPES BENEATH THE MOP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA,ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

  16. Apr 25, 2016 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 APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES BENEATH THE BLACK MATS AT COOKLINE KITCHEN AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 1 LIVE ROACH ON GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR BEER COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN CORNERS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1584185 DATED:11/10/2015. 32 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND 2 FRONT BARS. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON DUMP SINK IN 2ND BAR ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE WITH SLICER ON TOP NEAR COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMUALTION ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE. RESTORE BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING SALAD DRESSINGS AND BUTTER. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER WITH A DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER. MUST ELIMINATE DRIPPING WTIHIN COOLER AND MAINTAIN COOLER. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 02/10/2016 33 OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN REACH IN BEER COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS. 02/10/2016 34 OBSERVED CRACKED MISSING FLOOR TILES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,BAR COOLERS,WAITER STATIONS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR NEAR THE MAIN BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT PIPES BENEATH THE MOP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA,ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

  17. Nov 10, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE WITH SLICER ON TOP NEAR COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMUALTION ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE. RESTORE BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING SALAD DRESSINGS AND BUTTER. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER WITH A DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER. MUST ELIMINATE DRIPPING WTIHIN COOLER AND MAINTAIN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND 2 FRONT BARS. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON DUMP SINK IN 2ND BAR ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN REACH IN BEER COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AND MAIN KITHCEN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED TILE FLOOR IN NEED OF NEW GROUT WITHIN KITHCEN. REPAIR ALL FLOORS BEHIND COOKING LINE, REPLACE ALL CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR IN KITHCEN WHERE NEEDED. MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN FREEZER. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS THAT ARE NOT WORKING NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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.