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The Glunz Tavern

1202 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County

66cited violations
2serious tier
20inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2157547
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025140
2024250
2023160
2022100
2021100
2020140
2019250
2018270
2016260
2015162
20143160
2013130
2012130

Inspections

  1. Apr 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL POSSIBLE FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FAUCET END AND THE ELBOW...THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FAUCET AT THE END AS WELL AS THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FAUCET AT THE END (AERATORS) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT BULB ON THE RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT WITHOUT A LIGHT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL HAZARD IF GLASS BREAKS.

  3. May 6, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. May 2, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD(GLUNZ TAVERN BURGER) IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT GLUNZ TAVERN BURGER IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FIRST FLOOR PREP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS SHELF LINER ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST ON NORTHSIDE WALL AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2576034 DATED 05/17/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR HANDSINK AND FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  5. May 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELOCATE TO HAND SINK AREA. PAPER TOWELS MUST NOT BE USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE HAS A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR HANDSINK AND FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

  6. May 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jul 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Feb 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF LIQUOR 6 INCHES OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jun 4, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED CORN BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU, SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

  10. May 28, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED CORN BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU, SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 - 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 8 - 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA .THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).

  11. Jul 17, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS, AT RISK 1 SITES, MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN, NOT SURE IF SITE IS CONSIDERED RISK 1 SITE. ALLERGEN AWARNESS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT APPLY TO RISK 2 OR 3 SITES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  12. May 8, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Dumpsters not rodent proof. Observed all garbage dumpsters missing lids at time of inspection. Possible food source for rodent and other pest. Instructed site to contact waste management to repair or replace dumpsters before re inspection date. Serious Violation # 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site, no original certificates posted, white potentially hazardous foods (potatoes, chicken, shredded cheese) prepared and served. instructed that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site, with original certificate posted, at all times while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious Violation #7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed unfinished drywall in hallway leading to dry storage room, adjacent to dish washing area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal said area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed leak at faucet neck at three-compartment sink in basement prep dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed small leak at connector pipe underneath one comp sink in main floor cook line. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

  13. May 12, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON UPPER WALLS/CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

  14. May 6, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON UPPER WALLS/CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Aug 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      NOTED SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SHELL FISH MUST HAVE TAGS ATTACHED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FOLDER ON SITE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $3.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS ALL HAND WASH SINKS AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN,BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHEESE SLICER AND POTATO SLICER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.....MUST ALSO CLEAN STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE FAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WHERE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  16. Dec 17, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE POTATO CUTTER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE RIGHT SIDE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

  17. Dec 10, 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DINING ROOM, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE POTATO CUTTER, INTERIOR AND SIDE RAILS INSIDE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER,EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE RIGHT SIDE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

  18. Apr 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, POTATO CUTTER, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL THE TOP OF THE DOORFRAME AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER.

  19. Sep 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: 1st FL KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

  20. Oct 11, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND COOLER INTERI0R SURFACES, MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING DROP CEILING IN FIRTS FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL PREP SINK IS NEEDED IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.

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.