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Tommy's On Higgins

6954 W HIGGINS AVE, Chicago, IL 60656 · Cook County

113cited violations
2serious tier
16inspections
41tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
37611
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025190
2022170
2021150
20203291
20191100
20172130
2016150
20152131
2014160
2013180
2011280

Inspections

  1. May 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (BAR/KITCHEN/WASHROOMS).

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (IN THE BASEMENT) WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BINS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S AND IN UNISEX HANDICAPPED WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  2. Aug 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCORRECT ON MENUS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD TO THE RIGHT OF CUTTING BOARD AT COLD HOLD UNIT AND NEAR POTATO SLICER. RAW WOOD IS NOT PERMITTED. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTEMNT SINK IN KITCHEN SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL MOPS NEEP BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE, CHEST FREEZERS, SODA SYRUPS AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT. SHELVES, WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENTS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD FROM DIRT AND DUST.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. May 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS AND WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED CRACKED FLUSH BOX COVER AND LOOSE URINAL HANDLE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2453283 DATED 10/13/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #58 " INCOMPLETE 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (COMPLETE) CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Oct 13, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR (FRONT AND IN REAR BAR).

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND HANDSINK IN REAR BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED DRAINPIPE FROM KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND HANDSINK IN REAR BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/SEAL FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INCOMPLETE 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (COMPLETE) CERTIFICATE.

  5. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, (2) BAR AND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE FLOOR TILES). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

  6. Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, (2) BAR AND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • 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 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD DTORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DESCRIPTION OF CHEMICALS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED (CORRECTED ON SITE - PLUMBER ON SITE SEE COMMENTS)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION AND FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND DEAD INSECT ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. (FLOORS BENDING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2290400 ISSUED ON 05-23-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #51 - OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. #55 - FLOORS IN BASEMENT DIRTY THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. #55 - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55 - OBSERVED SMOKED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. #56 - OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD. #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

  7. May 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN BASEMENT DIRTY THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SMOKED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

  8. Jul 11, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed facility to label and date and maintain any foods out of original containers or prepped and held for longer than 24 hours.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor drain under the bar three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor in the kitchen behind the two door prep cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed beer stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items at least six inches off floors and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front seating area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the light closest to the door in the kitchen to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the front men's washroom toilet floor seal/wax o-ring to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  9. Jul 3, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed the ice machine that is used to produce ice for human consumption to have a black mold-like substance on the interior contact surfaces. Instructed facility to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      Found not chemical test strips on site to properly test chemical sanitizer levels. Instructed facility to obtain, and maintain the proper test strips. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1932567, dated 6-10-16: Violation 32- "INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND FRONT BAR." Violation 33- "INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND BARS." Violation 40- "INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS." Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed facility to label and date and maintain any foods out of original containers or prepped and held for longer than 24 hours.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor drain under the bar three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor in the kitchen behind the two door prep cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed beer stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items at least six inches off floors and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front seating area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the light closest to the door in the kitchen to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the rear bar exposed handsink cold water stuck on. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the front men's washroom toilet floor seal/wax o-ring to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  10. Jun 10, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND BARS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND FREEZERS..

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENT SINK. ------MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

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

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET BY FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

  12. Jan 9, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROVIDED WITH HANDSOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDSOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT HANDSOAP. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AND LIQUID SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD-CHICKEN 165 F IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVICED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 4-10-2014, REPORT #1424215: #30-BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER. #32-OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUNIMUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL ON SHELVES TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. #33-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSEVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP IN PREP AREA UNDER GRILL AND SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. #38-NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. REAR 3 COMPARTMENTSINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS AND REPAIR/MAINTAIN ALL OTHER SINKS. #42-FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS, CAN OPENER, DEEP FRYER CABINET, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE 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 IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA AND REPAIR AND RESEAL FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN UNITS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND RESEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS NOT PROVIDED WITH VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE WINDOWS OPEN DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET BY FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

  13. Apr 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL ON SHELVES, SHELF TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP IN PREP AREA UNDER GRILL AND SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING AT REAR WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING/SEAL HOLE .

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS, NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE, FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING, REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE AND FRONT AREA MENS WASH ROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS AND REPAIR/MAINTAIN ALL OTHER SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER(S).

  14. Jan 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT AND IN REAR BAR.---------MUST REPLACE CRACKED PLASTIC DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND 2 BARS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN REAR BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.---------MUST FIX FAUCET NECK (WRAPPED AROUND WITH PLASTIC)AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.-------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS OR LEAVE WINDOW OPEN (FRONT AREA).

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS.----------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN (REAR) BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT).

  15. Jun 21, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Jun 13, 2011 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

      Above had no proof of pest control service, pest control log book available at time of inspection on 6/13/2011, Citation #H000071344 issued with a court date of 7/21/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00 AM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Fund food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, coolers

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, bsmt. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repair/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving(1st, bsmt floors)need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving(1st floor, bsmt.)not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in bar areas, shall be replaced, walls in kitchen prep areas need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in prep area, bathrooms need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, coolers, prep area, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).

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.