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The Congress Hotel(tavern Hall-rafael)

520 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

78cited violations
5serious tier
25inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
49248
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025281
2024140
2023251
2021110
2019151
20181100
20174110
2016240
2015100
20143112
2013120
20123100
2011260

Inspections

  1. Mar 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA NEXT TO AND IN BETWEEN COMPACT REFRIGERATORS AND ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

  2. Sep 22, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HANDSINK ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. WATER IS STILL LEAKING WHEN FAUCET ITS TURNED OFF.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F-80.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL,FOUND ABOUT 10-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HANDSINK ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. WATER IS STILL LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IKS TURNED OFF.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Apr 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, light grayish film build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Unable to locate the backflow prevention device for bar ice maker, instructed to install in an exposed location.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Peeling paint noted on ceiling above large dish machine, above clean utensils racks in main kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Grease spills noted under main cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  5. Jan 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jan 6, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, INSPECTOR USED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP TO CONFIRM AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP DID NOT CHANGE COLOR. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 138F CONFIRMED BY A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (ALL EGG MENU ITEMS AND ALL BEEF MENU ITEMS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR THE MENU ITEMS BY ASTREKING THESE ITEMS AND PROVIDE AN ASTREIK NEXT TO THE REMINDER ON BOTH THE BREAKFAST AND ALL DAY MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-204.115 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGES NOT OPERABLE NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  7. Mar 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSER OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GLASS DEBRIS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT 1 POUND PAN FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, DICED AND SLICE TOMATO, SOFT CHEESE,EGGS ETC.) EACH INSIDE TWO POUND PAN AT 47.9-51.4 DEGREES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN NEAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 14 POUNDS $70.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT FOR INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 08/27/2018. #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED ON GAZEBO LICENSE FOR FACILITY.

  9. Aug 20, 2018 Canvass · 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 TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, REMINDER NOR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY TO POST AND A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED CHEF WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT VISIBLE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Oct 26, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jun 29, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ABATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALLS/CEILING ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING.

  12. Jun 21, 2017 Complaint · 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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE NOZZLE AND BAR GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR HAS OLD SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALLS/CEILING ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING.

  13. Apr 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOIL USED TO COVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR HAS OLD SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2-COMPARMENT SINK AREA ARE DAMAGED/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME. THE FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN FRONT OF THE STOVE AND COOLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR ABOVE AND AROUND THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Sep 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AT THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER AND UNFINISHED WALL BEHIND CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Feb 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE SURFACES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL NEXT TO FOOD COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

  16. May 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Nov 24, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Nov 17, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 64.9 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATUE. COOLER WAS UNPLUGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER HAS BEEN CONNECTED AND AT 38.5 DEGREES. COOLER IS NOT BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE COOKED CHICKEN 68.7 2 POUNDS, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 56.3 3 POUNDS ALLFOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED HUMMUS, HOT DOGS, MEAT LOAF, SOUR CREAM.... TOTAL VALUE $500.00 50 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE.

    • 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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY REAR PREP AREA APPROX. 15-20 FLIES NOTED. MICHIGAN AVENUE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOMS OF OUTER DOORS. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND CORRECT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER BAR AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD ON DOORWAY IN NEED OF SEALING, DRY WALL MUST BE SEALED AND COMPLETED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL LEAKS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Mar 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAIT AREA AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Jul 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAR AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  21. Oct 2, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.

  22. Sep 25, 2012 Short Form Complaint · 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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 2O LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.(SPLATTER)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE THAT MUST BE REMOVED BY ICE MACHINE.(OLD UMBRELLAS)

  23. Aug 24, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.

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

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF COOKLINE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON TABLE CAN OPENER, DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER OF REACH IN COOLER(BY COOKLINE) AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT LOWER LEVEL NORTHEAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/KEEP FLOOR DRY.

  25. Mar 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON SHLEVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN MEAT SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ROOM SERVICE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

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.