RecordWell Data

The Ballpark Pub

514 W PERSHING RD, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

86cited violations
6serious tier
19inspections
40tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2378879
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025140
20242141
2023241
20222100
20211120
20191120
2018231
20175153
20162100

Inspections

  1. Feb 19, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hand soap provided at prep area hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.

  2. Mar 17, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN KITCHEN NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE INVERTED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM OVER STALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING DRYWALL ON WALL BEHIND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  3. Mar 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN OF WATER AT THE FRONT FLOOR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Mar 12, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HANKSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS IN THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN OF WATER AT THE FRONT FLOOR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Jan 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jan 12, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      "OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED."

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  7. Jan 31, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BETWEEN A STORAGE SHELF AND BREAD COOLER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL.

  8. Jan 24, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN INVALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE WALL LEDGE GOING INTO THE BASEMENT, ON TOP OF SOME BRICKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS, ON THE PALLET WHERE FLOUR IS STORED AND ON THE FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FREEZER OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BETWEEN A STORAGE SHELF AND BREAD COOLER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING HOW ESTABLISHMENT WILL CHECK FOR PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR DINE IN.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING PROOF OF VACCINATION AS REQUIRED. INSRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR AND SEATING AREA TO SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED TO DINE IN AT LOCATION. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

  9. Mar 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULIT-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FL. REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE AND PREP TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PALLETS IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAR RIGHT FAUCET HANDLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

  10. Dec 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (BURGERS) 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 VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM ON PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  11. May 9, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed raw wood walls in basement dry storage area, and on wall where potatoe slicer is mounted. Must paint or seal all raw wood surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  12. Feb 1, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed kitchen hand sink without paper towels at hand sink. Observed bar hand sink without soap nor paper towels. Must provide soap and sanitary means to dry hands at all hand sinks, at all times. Operator provided items during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed tin foil used as a liner in kitchen on shelves and walls, and card board and duct tape used as a liner on ceiling. Must remove. Instructed all surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed excessive ice build up on interior of freezer in basement. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  13. Oct 11, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED PORK(162.7F) AND BEEF (152.4F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2081304 ON 8-30-17:45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  14. Aug 30, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, POTATO SLICER, AND SURFACES UNDER GRILL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  15. Aug 23, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA, HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, POTATO SLICER, AND SURFACES UNDER GRILL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  16. Jul 12, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON KITCHEN REAR DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  17. Jun 28, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, CHICKEN 56.3F, HAMBURGER 54.3F, SAUSAGE 50F, BEEF 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PORK 172.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON KITCHEN REAR DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  18. Jun 28, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN OPEN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULBS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

  19. Jun 14, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      MUST PROVIDE BARRIER SEPARATING PUBLIC FROM ACCESS TO KITCHEN PREP AREA BY RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN OPEN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR AND AROUND, TUBING INTO WALL AT CEILING OF SAME AREA. SEAL OPENING OF CEILING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULBS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

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.