Mon Ami Gabi

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	16	0
2025	1	0	0
2024	1	3	0
2022	2	8	3
2020	1	8	0
2019	3	10	0
2017	1	7	0
2016	3	20	3
2015	1	7	1
2014	2	10	1
2013	1	1	0
2010	1	6	0

Jun 15, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED TWO INSTANCES OF POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY EMPLOYEES. NOTED THE DISHWASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES THEN HANDLE CLEAN DISHES COMING OUT OF THE DISH MACHINE FIRST WITH BARE HANDS AND THEN AGAIN AFTER BEING TOLD TO USE GLOVES, NOT CHANGING THE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING DIRTY THEN CLEAN DISHES. ALSO NOTED AN EMPLOYEE CLEANING OUT A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BEFORE BEING USED TO WASH LETTUCE THEN WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES USED TO CLEAN THE SINK, HANDLE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS PLASTIC WRAP FOR FOOD. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER GLOVE USAGE AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS MOREL MUSHROOM CREAM AND CREME FRESH WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 6/13 INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED DATE LABELING FOR PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED FOOD PANS.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES PASSING THROUGH FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH "STREET" CLOTHING, NO HAIR RESTRAINT, ENTERING THE DISHWASHING AREA TO DISPOSE OF DINNER DISHES. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEES WITH STREET CLOTHING NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED PRESET TABLES WITH EXPOSED FLATWARE AND OPEN GLASSES. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT TABLEWARES FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM TE FLOORS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARDS IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED PEELING BLUE TAPE ON THE SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED USED SCALLOP SHELLS BEING USED AS BAKING/SERVING CONTAINER FOR OYSTERS. OBSERVED SCALLOP FILLED SHELLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELLS BEING STORED AMONG CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS. SHELLS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MUST NOT USE USED SHELLS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED OVER-SIZED PLASTIC FOOD PREP CONTAINER UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH. MUST PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR THE OVER-SIZED POTS, REMOVE ALL OVER-SIZED FOOD CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO DEMONSTRATE AN EFFECTIVE MEANS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SUCH POTS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING N THE COOKS LINE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMAN'S WASHROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE SINK GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING IN THE HALLWAY ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA WITH EXPOSED PIPING AND DIRTY VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Jul 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Apr 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OF REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTERED BASEMENT LIQUOR STROAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH OUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Oct 14, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 (F: 3 & 4) OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHICH IS ONLY USED FOR GLASSWARE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT USED DUE TO THE BAR NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. ON 10-14-22 UNIT REMAINS TAGGED.PRESENTLY 0PPM

Sep 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY POTS PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY), AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN POTS. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WASH HANDS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA WHILE FOOD WAS PREPARED. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED A PAPER TOWEL AT SAID SINK. FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHICH IS ONLY USED FOR GLASSWARE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT USED DUE TO THE BAR NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERIN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL CAULKING ALONG THE PREP TABLE IS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM, PROVIDED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE.REPLACE

Jul 14, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. AT MENTIONED AREA OBSERVED A SLICE MEAT, ICE CREAM MAKER ETC. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT COLD RUNNING WATER, ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS STORED AT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

SMALL HOLE/RUST ON GREASE TRAP CONTAINER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BROKEN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD,UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS IN PREP,DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

May 17, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 10, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNIT ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, BEEF STEW, ETC. STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL/DATE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT AND TIME AND/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH DATE AND COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATE AND COMMON NAME/DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON AT BAR AREA MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN AND TO STORE FLATWARE IN DINNER LINENS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED DRY WALLS IN WINE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Sep 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING (PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. ALSO, STAIN OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE RACK IN LIQUOR CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER BASEMENT. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA CADDY AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL/OVEN IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT SAID AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR, AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MARITAIN.

Nov 16, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE(FRYER,OVENS,GRILL, GRILL TABLE,)DELIME DISH MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,COFFEE STATION.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK NEAR 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL,GAP AT WALL & MISSING BASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEEES TOILETROOM.

Nov 15, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 44.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER .1.5 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 43.6F 11/14/16,4LBS. COOKED ONIONS 49.3F 11/8/16,1LB. GROUND BEEF 46.6F 11/14/16,7 OZ. SLICED TOMATOES 44.9F,1.2 LBS. WATERCRESS 44.4F.ALSO IN WALK IN COOLER 15LBS. COOKED LAMB SHANKS 46.0F-46.9F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.23.4LBS. $128.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE THAT HAS A PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT IS TOUCHING THE ICE ALSO BLACK BUILD UP AROUND EXTERIOR SHOOT ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE .OBSERVED INSULATION AND CAULKING IS LOOSE ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,REPAIR CAULKING AND INSULATION.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE(FRYER,OVENS,GRILL, GRILL TABLE,)DELIME DISH MACHINE
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,COFFEE STATION.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK NEAR 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL,GAP AT WALL & MISSING BASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEEES TOILETROOM

Jun 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED SAUCES 2LBS.MERLO SAUCE 52.1F,2LBS.BOULINAISSE SAUCE47.6F,5LBS.AUPOIVEI SAUCE 48.9F-50.0F IN REACH IN COOLER AND 5 GALLONS OF COOKED ONION SOUP 50.8F ALL DATED 6/20/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.50.5LBS.$380.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVER HEAD SHELF IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER,STOVE & FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND COVER,ICE BIN AT BAR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BAR AREA & 3- COMP SINK AREA,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMP SINK AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS,3- COMP SINK AREA,WALLS IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE ON 3- COMP SINK.

Jul 24, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 1LB OF SALMON TO BE USED FOR TARTARE WITHIN REFRIGERATOR VALUED AT $7.OO AT 63.0F. SALMON WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON ALL REACH IN REFIRGERATORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR EXIT RAMP LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE OFF OF DISH ROOM. OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER MAIN COOKING LINE VERY UNCLEAN AND SOILED. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

AOBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER DISH WASHING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE SPRAYER IS LOCATED. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEEDED NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK IS GREATER THAN 25 FT AWAY AND NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE FOR DISHWASHERS.

Nov 17, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK AND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE ICE MAKER IN THE BASEMENT. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENMT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR THE HAND SCCOP ICE CREAM,

May 19, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO KNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN. FOUND RAW SHELLFISH(MUSSELS) IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO IT DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. AND MUST BE KEPT FOR 90 DAYS AFTER, COOKING THE SHELLFISH. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B2). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $70.00 AND TOTAL 4 LBS.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. LID WITH FRESH GREASE AND DEBRIS ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HER EMPLOYEE TO GO OUT AND CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE CO2,AND ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE SAME AREA ,BY THE ICE NACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOOD/VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK( ONE OUT OF TWO) SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WAHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE AWELL DRAINING SINK.

Sep 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.

Jun 14, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOODS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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. WALL CAULKING AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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. INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE, MUST CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS MISSING ON SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND HALLWAY TO WALK IN COOLER.
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. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE FOOD PREP SLICER, LARGER FOOD PROCESSOR AND SORBET MAKER ARE BEING USED OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT.
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. PROVIDE FOR SALAD PREP COOLER.

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