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Emerald Isle

6684-6686 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County

107cited violations
0serious tier
22inspections
54tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1576613
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262130
2025110
2024290
2023140
2022100
2021150
20202130
2019170
20181100
2017140
2016290
20152110
2014290
2013150
2011140
2010130

Inspections

  1. Mar 12, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.112 OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR THE WALL CORNERS SO THEY ARE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  2. Mar 5, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE EXIT DOORS TO THE PATIO. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR THE WALL CORNERS SO THEY ARE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Feb 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  4. Apr 4, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Mar 27, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED GAPS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BASEMENT EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DRAWER COOLER ARE TORN/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED UNISEX BATHROOM TRASH WITH NO TRASH RECEPTACLE/COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INZTRUCTED TO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584727 DATED 11/6/2023: #38 "OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEP AT 6684 N NORTHWEST HWY SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

      OBSERVED 3 ASHTRAYS ON REAR PATIO AND 10 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND CEASE USING FLOOR AS AN ASHTRAY AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Nov 6, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEP AT 6684 N NORTHWEST HWY SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Dec 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND SIDES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE KEG WALK-IN COOLER (BASEMENT).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT MAIN BAR.

  9. Sep 24, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK IN PREP, BAR AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.

  10. Jul 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK IN (2) BAR AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, BREAD CRUMBS ETC).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF MAIN FRONT SLIDING DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOORS IN (2) BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  11. Oct 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP,TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL CLEAN POTS ANS PANS MUT BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER ,INTERIOR OF THE DOOR ALSO WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      ONE OF THE FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE HAS NO LID OR COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  12. Aug 21, 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(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD TO THE LEFT OF THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISHWARE RACK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR TRUE STAND UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE (TIGHT SPACE UNABLE TO SEE BEHIND UNIT).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 (B) OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN WOMENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE LOWER WALLS OF THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE ALL SPLASHED STICKY LIQUID DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

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

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

      Instructed facility to install a splashguard to the left of the bar exposed handsink next to the clean dishes and to maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed all of the bar soda gun nozzles and holders to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the underside of the bar counter to be dirty and sticky. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease buildup on the fryer by the flat top. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: at the bar along the walls, in the kitchen under the freezers and three compartment sink, and in the basement along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed a leaking pipe in the basement near the grease trap (not sewage). Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the two soda guns near the closed end of the bar to have no drain tube or incomplete drain tubes above the ice bin. Instructed facility to install drain tubes that connect to a floor drain and to maintain.

  14. Jun 15, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DRAINPIPE FROM CEILING INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NOTED INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  15. Jun 8, 2016 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

      FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR AND REAR EXIT MIDDLE BOTTOM DOOR (LEADING TO PATIO) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EACH DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DRAINPIPE FROM CEILING INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NOTED INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  16. May 7, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AND SANDDOWN TO SURFACE EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, REACH-IN COLLER GASKETS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, AND SODA GUNS HOLDER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTEC TO REPAIR AND REGROUT FLOOR. FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAILM CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GRATE ON FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED NOT INSIDE BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLER.

  17. Apr 23, 2015 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

      OUTSIDE GREASE BOX NOT CLEAN, OR RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX WITH WASTE GREASE OPN TOP LID, ENCRUSTED ALONG SIDES AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AND GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AND SANDDOWN TO SURFACE EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, REACH-IN COLLER GASKETS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, AND SODA GUNS HOLDER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTEC TO REPAIR AND REGROUT FLOOR. FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAILM CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GRATE ON FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED NOT INSIDE BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLER.

  18. Dec 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEATS IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON INTERIOR OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA/BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER LOOSE/DOES NOT FIT CEILING LIGHT SPACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CORRECT SIZE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

  19. Feb 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLEAN KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND METAL TUBE AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDTIONAL KNIFE RACKS FOR KNIVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER UNUSED PIZZA OVEN ALSO FOUND 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM SAID SHELF, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR BASE TILES LOOSE FROM WALL IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO STAND UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH DAMAGED TILES TO WALL/SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN....CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AND SHELVE UNDERNEATH GRILL AT THE KITCHEN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BAR AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  21. Apr 26, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Deep fryer cabinet, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling tile damaged in kitchen. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Soda guns not properly installed. Instructed to install drainline on soda gun holder to dispose of liquid waste.

  22. Jun 4, 2010 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. DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA, WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK ON ONE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH BEER CAPS BY THE WALL BASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING PANEL ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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.