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My Buddy's

4416 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County

97cited violations
5serious tier
16inspections
58tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
21943
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262102
2025150
2024130
20231110
2022151
2021150
2020140
20192130
20182192
2017190
2013290
2012140

Inspections

  1. Apr 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  2. Apr 22, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 44F, RAW BACON AT 44F, BEEF AT 44F, CREAM CHEESE AT 44F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 44F, AND CHICKEN AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESES AND MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THIS COOLER TO STORE TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET BENEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. ALSO OBSERVED 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS AGAINST THE WALL OF THE DINING AREA NEXT TO THE WALL MOUNTED JUKEBOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  3. Mar 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE FRONT (2) CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND (RIGHT) REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR).

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES IN REAR (GARAGE) AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  4. Mar 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND RESIDUE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND TOP OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS WELL AS REGULARLY MAINTAIN THE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST AND RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE OF FAN AND EXHAUST COVERS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS STANDING COOLERS IN FRONT BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE SODA CLOSET IN FRONT BAR AREA, AND ALONG THE WALLS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. REGULARLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  5. May 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR ROLLING RECEIVING DOOR WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PEST-PROOF THE DOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF RAW SLICED IN-HOUSE BUTTERMILK BATTER ONION RINGS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER UTENSIL STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      THE OBSERVED PLATES ARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING, AIR DRYING, AND MAINTAINING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE SURFACES ARE NONPOROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HEAVILY SCORED DISH FILLABLE DISH MACHINE WASHING RACKS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FACILITY COVING AND JUNCTURES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES EXTREMELY DARK IN COLOR, BLACK/BROWN IN KITCHEN, WAREWASHING, AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE CEILINGS SHOULD BE LIGHT IN COLOR FOR CLEANING PURPOSES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER NOT UTILIZED FOR EVERYDAY OPERATION IN FACILITY BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REFUSE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN THEM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEPS THE CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.

  6. Jun 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT AT THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE- CHICKEN AT 49.1 F AND HAMBURGER AT 48.9 F IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE GRILL. HOWEVER, SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE IS NOW 41 F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41 F OR BELOW AND TO DISCARD TCS FOODS THAT WERE OUT OF COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT ENDCAPS MISSING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      A HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SECOND BAR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SPLASHGUARD

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRIERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BESIDE EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA, REPLACE SAID TILES.

  8. Sep 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER ALL AT THE FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON FLOOR AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (EXTENSION OF KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.

  9. Apr 5, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING UNIT BEING USED TO COOL WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS THAT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IS SUFFICIENT TO COOL FOOD FOR WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GREASE BEHIND COOKING LINE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED WEST WALL OF COOKING LINE WITH OLD VENT MAKING WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WEST WALL OF COOKING LINE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED STIRS LEADING TO DISH AREA WITH FOAM SEALANT USED TO CLOSE HOLES. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED COVING MISSING FROM WALL AT BASE OF STAIRS IN KITCHEN.

  10. Mar 29, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND SERVED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT/ TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOOD INCLUDING POTATO SALAD AND SPINACH DIP MUST HAVE USE BY /COMSUME BY DATE 7 DAYS OUT WITH DATE OF PREPARATION BEING DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZER UNITS IN GARAGE CONTAINING VEHICLE/ MECHANICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GARAGE AND STORE FOOD WITHIN FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN GARAGE AND MECHANICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE FOOD RELATED FROM GARAGE/MECHANICAL ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING UNIT BEING USED TO COOL WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS THAT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IS SUFICIENT TO COOL FOOD FOR WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM OF CHLORINE FOR SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MACHINE WAS REAPIRED DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOKING LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REMOVE ALL DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GREASE BEHIND COOKING LINE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED WEST WALL OF COOKING LINE WITH OLD VENT MAKING WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WEST WALL OF COOKING LINE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED STIRS LEADING TO DISH AREA WITH FOAM SEALANT USED TO CLOSE HOLES. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED COVING MISSING FROM WALL AT BASE OF STAIRS IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BASEMENT ON PREMISES FULL OF CLUTTER. ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED UP OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 10/9/18 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. #39 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

  11. Oct 9, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11(A) NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 UNFINISHED WOOD UNDER FRONT BAR COUNTER-TOP AND AT REAR BAR. MUST FINISH ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  12. Sep 21, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-102.12 NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED FOR THE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11(A) NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-501.114 NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. DISHWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SALSA 44.6F, CHEESE 45.6F, CHICKEN 51.8F, TOMATOES 51.3F, PASTA 44.4F, HUMUS 46.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 28 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $425.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      8-103.11 NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED WAS ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION CHICKEN WINGS ABOUT 14 LBS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      4-301.11 NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM/MOP STORAGE, AT THE FRONT DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR BARS AND CUSTOMER BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 FOUND LITTER, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA, DISHWASHING ROOM, REAR STORAGE AND ON BASEMENT FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 UNFINISHED WOOD UNDER FRONT BAR COUNTER-TOP AND AT REAR BAR. MUST FINISH ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED P.I.C THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  13. Apr 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEVICHE ON MENU. MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. RAW WOOD UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL/PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF THE BOX FREEZERS WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR REFRIGERATION/FREEZER ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING: BEHIND BOX FREEZERS, THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN CEILING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING FOR THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE DISH AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. FRYER AND GRILL MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD VENTILATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.

  14. Nov 27, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON SHELVES IN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL, MUST PAINT SHELVES, SURFACE OF SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED STAND UP PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AT DISHWASH ROOM UNDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PEELING WALL BASE UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND REATTACH/SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR BASE AND WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISH WASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR LIGHTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD.

  15. Mar 27, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES AT DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/REPAINT SHELVES, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS IN DISHWASH ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL TILE BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR WALL/KEEP WALL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

  16. Sep 14, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/INSTALL WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR.

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.