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Inspections

1. May 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     THE FOLLOWING LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS OF TCS FOODS WITH LABELED PREP DATES (5/18-5/19) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: BLACK BEANS 54.5F, SALSA ROJA 45.5F, TINGA SAUCE 59.0F, SALSA VERDE 50.0F, QUESO BLANCO 51.0F, AND CARNITAS 65.5F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX $200LBS 50LBS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAKS AT FAUCETS OF BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS IN BAR AREA (HANDWASH AND DUMP) , NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WALL SURFACES UNDERNEATH ENTIRE PERIMETER OF BAR COUNTER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/SPLASH ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2. Jul 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jul 11, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED A STORAGE RACK OF BAR DRINKS AND A CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINKS STORED BENEATH SEWAGE LINES OR WRAP THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT ANY POTENTIAL DRIPS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLASH ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN TORTILLA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE DRAIN PLUMBING OF THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE SLOW-DRAINING: BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING LAVATORY IN BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT NEARBY WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR HANDWASHING LAVATORY IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE REAR CORNER OF THE BASEMENT AREA (BEHIND EQUIPMENT) TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD WASTE AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED WALLS OF TO-GO WINDOW BAR AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA(S) AND CLEAN AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DEAD/NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD IN REAR TORTILLA PREP AREA, INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA (NEAR WARMING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS WITH BULBS IN GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR ALL AREAS IN WHICH FOOD IS HANDLED OR PREPARED AND MAINTAINED.

5. Mar 10, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING, FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND STICKY RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER USED FOR STORING SHOT GLASSES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE RIGHT SINK (1 OUT OF 3) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED THE SINK AT THE INSPECTION TIME, AND IT NOW PROVIDES WATER AT 100F.

6. Oct 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

7. Jun 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PUBLIC WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NOTED NO LABELS FOR TWO-TIER PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING CAJUN BLACKENED SEASONING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

8. Oct 6, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH A 1 COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND ONE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH NO COVER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

9. Jul 12, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Jul 9, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZING CONCENTRATION @0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELING ON VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SMOKED BRISKET,CHIPOTLE SAUCE, HOUSE MADE VINAIGRETTES, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, VERDE AND RED SALSAS, PICO,COOKED BEANS, ETC) LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE REFRIGERATED AND HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 38 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... SMALL BAR IN REAR PREP, DISH WASHING AREA IN PREP, BASEMENT STORAGE, MEN/WOMEN/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AND ESPECIALLY IN MAIN BAR LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DETACHED WALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

11. Aug 21, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4.602.11 (E) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES IN PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4.102.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

12. Apr 20, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR, TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD, AND CROSS CONTAMINATION OF ICE. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OR FREEZER, INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

13. Oct 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS AT THE FRONT BAR COUNTER, WITH RUST STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CONCRETE SIDING ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR, IN POOR REPAIR. CONCRETE SIDING OF FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE RESURFACED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 1 HOLE AND PAINT CHIPS ALONG HALLWAY, LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE TOP LOADING FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE, LOCATED AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN BOTH BEER COOLERS, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT PAST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

14. May 19, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL COVING MISSING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVING. NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS OF DINING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, SMALL HOLES AND UNSEALED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.