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Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

41 E SUPERIOR ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

77cited violations
8serious tier
20inspections
29tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
27303
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026141
2025120
2024120
2023283
2022140
2021150
2020121
2019150
2018140
2017130
2016151
2015250
20142121
2013141
2012140
2011150
2010130

Inspections

  1. Mar 31, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE AND 125.0 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE OR AT 180 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

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

      COOKLINE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE UPDATED/VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  2. Apr 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN STAFF MENS TOILET ROOM LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  3. Apr 1, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTIAL OUTER LID NEEDS CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BACK STORAGE FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jul 3, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE OPERATING FULL BAR TOP. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH @ 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING STRENGTH @ AT LEAST 50 PPM. MAINTENANCE ON SITE FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS OF CHOPPED CHICKEN BREAST @ 48.9F, 3 LBS BUFFALO DIP @56.0F, 3 LBS SPINACH DIP @ 55.0F, 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS @ 56.0F, 1.5 LB CHOPPED BOILED EGGS @ 59.0F, 2 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES @ 53.0F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATO @ 53.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 51.0F, AND 49.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNITS @ 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. BOTH UNITS STORED TCS FOOD ITEMS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED CHICKEN, BUFFALO DIP, ETC) INSIDE WHICH WERE VOLUNATIRLY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIVE LARGE COCKROACH CRAWLING ACROSS PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE EXPO LINE IN BETWEEN PLATES AND KITCHENWARE AND NEAR BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATIION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CRATES STACKEDUSED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED PREP TABLE WHERE WING SAUCE IS STORED WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTERS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP. NOTED HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR WITH STICKY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUTE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR ENTRY WAY, MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.

  6. Aug 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Utensils in-use ( tongs, large spoons) at main prep line held in standing water. instructed to keep under continuous cold running water.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Utensils not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry after washing.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      No allergen training certificate for food service managers, instructed to obtain.

  7. May 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK AT PREP SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND SODA RESIDUE AND OTHER DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN ABOVE THE PANTRY STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  8. Sep 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND 80 LBS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A LARGE TUB COVERED TIGHLY IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 48.5F, INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      IMPROPER COOLING METHOD.OBSERVED 80 LBS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A LARGE 12 GALLON TUB PACKED TIGHTLY WITH COVERD LID NOT ALLOWEING COOL AIR TO CIRCULATE AND COOL DOWN HOT FOOD WITHIN PROPER COOLING TIME FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HOT FOOD IN A SMALLER CONTAINERS COVERED LOOSELY. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  9. Nov 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND IN THE COOKLINE/MIDDLE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER/BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER BOTH BARS. MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. -

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING OF 20 FOOT CANDLES AT 30" AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN FOYER. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  10. Jul 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISOR AND POST IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, AROUND MOP SINK, EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAPER/PAINT AROUND CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAPER/PAINT AT REAR PREP CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES MISSING OR NOT TIGHT FITTED AT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PREP AREA FLOOR PITTED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  11. May 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STANDING WATER ON KITCHEN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      2 CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  12. Jul 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON THE FOOD LINE: OBSERVED A COOK GRAB RAW CHICKEN WITH HIS HANDS PLACE THE CHICKEN ON THE GRILL, TAKE OFF GLOVES AND CONTINUE TO TOUCH COOKING EQUIPMENT LIKE THE HANDLE OF THE DEEP FRYER BEFORE PUTTING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEES WERE INSRTUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD AND AFTER HANDS HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED AND BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE TONGS LYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE CONTAINER OF CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP/TONGS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERTE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO SEAL LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT BEFORE YOU ENTER THE KITCHEN IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPIAR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Sep 15, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Aug 31, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE ON ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      2DR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN OUT OF ORDER, (EMPTY)WAITING ON PARTS. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN PROTEIN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WASHBOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

  15. Dec 18, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED 30LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 96.3F-101.7F STORED ON A COOLING RACK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO TIME OR DATE LABEL AND NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $65. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE WHILE COOLING AS WELL AS MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN AND TAPED ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR THE WINGS ON THE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND THE HOT LINE WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE ELECTRICAL ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP SINK AND INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.

  16. Mar 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR KEEP COVERED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WALL BEHIND COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKS NOTED ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

  17. May 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED GUACAMOLE AT 47.6F, COOKED PASTA AT 50.1F, EGGS AT 54.5F, SOUR CREAM AT 43.5-44.7F,, CHEDDAR AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 52.3F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.7F, BEEF BRISKET AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 39# OF FOOD WORTH $127. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DOOR SEALS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS SO THAT DOORS SEAL AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOORS ARE MISSING A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS FOR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN POOLING ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT DRAIN WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO FLOOR.

  18. Oct 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UPPER PANEL FOR ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD-UP NOTED ON SURFACES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO A NON-FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING INSULATION AT COOLING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

  19. Dec 2, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE, WALK-IN COOLERS SHELVES & SOME FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP/DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS AT DISHROOM & AT THE WAIT STAFF STATION BY THE BAR MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. THE METAL PLATE IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER IS LOOSE-MUST FIX & SEAL, TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM ACCUMULATING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      A WATER LEAK OBSERVED FROM ONE OF THE HOSES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE & FAUCET WASHERS AT 1-COMP SINKS IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED. 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS (BROOMS/MOPS) MUST STORED CLEAN & HANGING ON WALL MOUNTS (NOT DIRECTLY ON THE MOP ROOM FLOOR). Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.

  20. Oct 29, 2010 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. BAR GUN HOLSTERS NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOLSTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTAIL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC MILK CRATES AT SAME LOCATION.1

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.