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Inspections

1. Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND CLUTTER AT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE TOOLS FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS.

2. Apr 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jul 31, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Jul 24, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER (UNDER GRILL). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

5. Nov 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSTHE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

6. Oct 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SUCH AS POTATO SALAD) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DATE MARKED AND DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS, WITH DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 REPAIR THE DRYWALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

7. Sep 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND NEXT TO MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL ON BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.

8. Sep 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

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

     Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 3 door cooler in the kitchen: 40lbs chicken thighs @50.7F ($140); 10lbs lamb shoulder @ 46.9F ($72.90); 4lbs of Trout @ 48.3F ($33); 6lbs hamburger beef @ 45.6F ($30); 5lbs of cooked cauliflower @ 50.1F ($15); 3oz of pork fritter @ 50.9F ($0.25); 2 dozen eggs @ 47.4F ($3.60); and 3lbs of sliced potatoes (French fries in water) @ 51.4F ($3). Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Must keep all cold potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less (and hot foods at 140F or higher) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Consumer advisory not posted in plain view. Operator posted during inspection.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Found debris on lower interior of top oven. Instructed to remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found grease and dust build up on lower interior of fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Found slow draining hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain.

9. Sep 10, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST SEAL OPENING ON CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE (BY WALK-IN COOLER).

   • Not serious Minor

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

     LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONDENSER DRAINPIPE ONTO 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Aug 26, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All clean multi-use spoons,fork utensils must be stored with handles up.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Fan covers and shelvings at 2 door bar cooler,upper panel of ice machine,interior basins/faucet at the bar 3 comp sink require a detail cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors along walls and in all corners in basement in need for further cleaning.

12. Jan 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,RUSTY SHELVINGS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON BOTTOM OF SHELVINGS MUST BE REMOVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING THE 3 DOOR BAR COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,CUTTING BOARD BAR AREA,DEEP FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA,REPAIR/REPLACE CLEAN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM.ALSO ELECTRIC OVENS IN KITCHEN MUST UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

13. Feb 10, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Water leaking at base of faucet at 3 part sink in kitchen,and dust build-up on vents in toilet rooms.

14. Feb 1, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

15. Apr 20, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.