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Inspections

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

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

     OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA SUCH AS UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SYSTEM AND VARIOUS UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 3 LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE EITHER MISSING OR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2. Mar 25, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND POST ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED FACILITY COMINGLED OYSTERS FROM 3 SEPARATE BATCHES AND WAS NOT KEEPING SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE FOR REQUIRED 90 DAY MINIMUM. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF OYSTERS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COMINGLING AND MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT SANITIZES AT PROPER CONCENTRATION LEVELS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM HOT WATER HANDLE AND HOT WATER VALVE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA SUCH AS UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SYSTEM AND VARIOUS UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 3 LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE EITHER MISSING OR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

3. Feb 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF LARGE ICE MACHINE(ON LEFT) IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE(ON LEFT) IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-904.13: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORK ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19: OBSERVED NONFOOD ITEMS(EQUIPMENT AND BOXES) STORED ON FLOOR IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET LEAKING IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND MOP SINK AT TOP OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND TO SMOOTHLY RECAULK TOP OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT IN HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND WALK IN LIQUOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WALK IN LIQUOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

4. Feb 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF LARGE ICE MACHINE(ON LEFT) IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE(ON LEFT) IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORK ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED NONFOOD ITEMS(EQUIPMENT AND BOXES) STORED ON FLOOR IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET LEAKING IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT HANDWASHING SINK IN STAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK IN STAGING AREA. (NOTE THERE IS A HANDWASHING SINK WORKING PROPERLY ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF WALL OF SAID HANDWASHING SINK.)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND MOP SINK AT TOP OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND TO SMOOTHLY RECAULK TOP OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT IN HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND WALK IN LIQUOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WALK IN LIQUOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2591608 DATED 03/26/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER AND ON SHELVES USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OR REPLACE SHELVES. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL NEAR CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT CLOSEST TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR SAID HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS OF FACILITY.

5. Mar 26, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR, KITCHEN PREP AND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN STAGING AREA WITH COFFEE MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER, ON SHELVES USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SHELVES OF ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY NEAR 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OR REPLACE SHELVES. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON BASE OF INTERIOR OF ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BASE OF SAID EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL NEAR CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT CLOSEST TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR SAID HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS OF FACILITY.