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1523-1527 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60642 · Cook County

41cited violations
2serious tier
8inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2906084
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263160
2025130
20242131
2023291

Inspections

  1. Aug 31, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  2. Aug 12, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASMENT STORAGE ROOM ATTACHED TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-32-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BINS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SOILED CRATES USED FOR ELEAVTION THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON TWO PREP COOLERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SAID EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ON SITE. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT (ICE BINS, LIQUOR WELLS, STORAGE CABINETS, COOLING UNITS, POPCORN EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL CORDS) IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASMENT BAR AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER, DRIED SYRUPS AND LIQUOR BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED MEN RESTROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BASEMENT SPEAK EASY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WIDE OPEN WITH LARGE BLACK TRASH BAGS OVERFLOWING OUT OF BINS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LIDS ON SAID RECEPTACLES AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  3. Jun 29, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE UPPER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MINOR TORN GASKET LOCATED AT 2-DOOR STANDING REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE ON LEFT SIDE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DISH WASHING ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE AREA OR REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

  4. Sep 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Broken cooler doors rubber gaskets, instructed to replace.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Unable to locate backflow prevention device for 1st floor ice maker, instructed to provide.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      open sections in basements ceiling, instructed to repair.

  5. Apr 23, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT STORED ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEFT SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE WOMEN'S FIRST-FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BACK CORNER OF THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATOR AND DEEP FRYERS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DISHROOM AND COVER OR PAINT THE WALLS AND DRYWALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 REMOVE TRASH AND GARBAGE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM.

  6. Apr 15, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A FINAL RINSE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 130F WITH MY IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F WITH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 160F. MUST REPAIR THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT STORED ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE FIRST-FLOOR BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE LEFT SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE WOMEN'S FIRST-FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BACK CORNER OF THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATOR AND DEEP FRYERS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DISHROOM AND COVER OR PAINT THE WALLS AND DRYWALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE TRASH AND GARBAGE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM.

  7. Oct 4, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 151.8F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 180-195F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA IN GOOD CONDITION.

  8. Jul 6, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 1 OF 2 THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN 1 OF 2 DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 6 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.