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The Clark Street Dog

3040 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

91cited violations
6serious tier
28inspections
26tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
18219
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025280
2024120
2023110
2022260
2020241
2019271
2018291
2017110
2016140
2015130
20143101
20134230
2012110
2011392
2010130

Inspections

  1. Jul 2, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Sep 9, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. MUST REMOVE TYPE FROM CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Mar 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP OF PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      2-DOOR COOLER UNDER GRILL LOWER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER CONDENSER.

  5. May 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES AT BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS

  6. Nov 23, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED ALL OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOX ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING AREA UNDER THE NON-SLIP MAT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOX TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  7. May 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

  8. Nov 3, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER(UNDER GRILL). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.

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

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND BEEF HAMBURGER PATTIES HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4 F AND 52.7 F INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR PEPSI COOLER. HOWEVER SAID STAND UP 1-DOOR PEPSI COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      KITCHEN HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

  10. Aug 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jan 18, 2019 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD WENT TO THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, FREEZER UNIT OPENED THE DOORS AND TO THE BAR TO DROP OFF AN ORDER THEN BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING FOOD; ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST CHANGE GLOVE AND WASH HANDS WHENEVER THEY MOVE FROM THE PREP AREA AND BACK OR AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA . ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CRACKS AND MISSING TILE ON WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKS AND/OR REPLACE MISSING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

  12. Sep 6, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED.7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS. CORE VIOLATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  13. Aug 27, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED.7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND 2 SODA MACHINES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS. CORE VIOLATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  14. Jun 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1937492 DATED 6/24/16 NOT CORRECTED: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. MUST CORRECT. 7-42-090

  15. Jun 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER (METAL DOOR) WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING WALL TILE WITH A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS.

  16. Jun 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS AT THE FRONT COUNTER 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AT THE BAR AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Oct 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMNET. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTEROR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREPARATION AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO BEER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS BEHIND BAR AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.

  18. Apr 1, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Mar 28, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      PREMISES OPERATING WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN 52.3F MUST OPERATE WITH HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT PR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK FOR THE FRONT BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION. OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  20. Nov 4, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE 3 COMP SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FOUNTAIN DRINK KNOZZLES,BAR GUN AT BAR,INTERIORS OF 2 DOOR FRONT COOLER,BAR COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE LADIES TOILET ROOM ALSO,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AND PROPERLY STORED INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  21. Oct 30, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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

      PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PENDING.

  22. Oct 28, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • 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 DOORS AND THE DOORS TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX: 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE 3 COMP SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FOUNTAIN DRINK KNOZZLES,BAR GUN AT BAR,INTERIORS OF 2 DOOR FRONT COOLER,BAR COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE LADIES TOILET ROOM ALSO,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AND PROPERLY STORED INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  23. May 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

  24. Sep 4, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE FREEZER BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

  25. Aug 23, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 repa KEEP FLOOR DRY, UNDER AND FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

  26. Jan 12, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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. REPLACE BROKEN GARBAGE LIDS FROM GARBAGE CONTAINER.

    • 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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR AREA.

  27. Jan 5, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AIR TEMP FROM 44.5F TO 49.7F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT ALL WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,WHICH FOOD WAS DISCARDED(HOT DOG, CHICKEN.BEEF ETC.).TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES CORRECTED PROBLEM(SETTING OF TEMPERATURE WAS TO LOW) PRESENT UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 32F.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70328-13

    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVFED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.6F; WHOLE MILK AT TEMP OF 49.7F;UNCOOKED HOT DOGS, BRATWOURST, POLISH ALL AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F;PRE-COOKED ROAST BEEF AND ROAST BEEF JUICE AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 47F;FOOD WAS STORED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. ALL FOOD IS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 135 VALUE 350 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70328-13

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUT OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AN 1/4" TO 1/2" OF GAP INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SIDE DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000070329-14

    • 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. REPLACE BROKEN GARBAGE LIDS FROM GARBAGE CONTAINER.

    • 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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR AREA.

    • 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. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE OF GARBAGE AREA(GREASE BUILD-UP,AND ITEMS AND FOOD ON FLOOR).

  28. Sep 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. STORE SINGLE-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP SO THAT THE EATING SURFACES ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY EMPLOYEE'S HANDS.

    • 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. REMOVE ALL IMPROPER FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES: CARDBOARD IN THE FREEZER, GROCERY BAGS USED TO COVER FOOD IN THE COOLERS, CARDBOARD BOX USED TO STORE PLASTIC FORKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY DURABLE FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED. REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COCA-COLA COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.