Fado Irish Pub
100 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 53945
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DOUBLE DOOR ON THE GRAND SIDE WITH A GAP IN THE LOWER MIDDLE OF THE DOORS AND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, BOTH ABOUT 1/4". INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE HANLDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOWER RIGHT OF THE MICROWAVE UNIT WITH A BROKEN HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR FROM SHARP EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL AND 8 BURNER COOKING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS. THE KITCHEN AREA AT THE COOK LINE SIDE UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA SIDES OF COOLING UNITS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL NON COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE UPSTAIRS COFFEE GRINDING AND MAKING STATION FLOOR AND THE MAIN BAR AREA SHELVING AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT GASKETS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLING UNITS AND GASKETS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE OPENING ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE DEEP FRYING UNITS ARE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITHA BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN AREAS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE UPSTAIRS COFFEE MACHINE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND COFFEE BEANS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MACHINE AND ALONG THE WALL AS WELL AS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 9, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT MIDDLE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR TO DINING AREA FIRST FLOOR, OPENINGS LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXIT DOOR NEAR STAIRWELL, AND OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 1, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT WORKING, HOT WATER AT 141.3F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 2-2-2024, OBSERVED COLD WATER WORKING, HOT WATER AT 108.7F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 2-2-2024, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 100PPM CHLORINE IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.70-63.10F. TOMATO WEDGE 55.8F, RICE 54.9F, PICO DE GALLO(DICED TOMATOES) 54.5F, BAKED BEANS 54.3F, CHEESE 49.1F, WHIPPING CREAM 52.7F, CHEESE SAUCE 55.1F, SWISS CHEES 63.1 F, SLICED TOMATOES 56.1F, COLE SLAW 56.3F, PEPPERJACK CHEESE 55.6F, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE 45.7F, LETTUCE LEAVES 45.9F, INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 12LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR COOKING VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF USING SOUS VIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY SHALL IMPLEMENT A HACCP PLAN. CORRECTED ON SITE TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT ON 2-2-2024(VALUED AT $100/ 9LBS) AND SOUS VIDE MACHINE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO OBTAIN VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR COOKING VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF USING SOUS VIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL. CORRECTED ON SITE TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT ON 2-2-2024(VALUED AT $100/ 9LBS) AND SOUS VIDE MACHINE TAGGED.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 52.9F AND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT MIDDLE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR TO DINING AREA FIRST FLOOR, OPENINGS LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXIT DOOR NEAR STAIRWELL, AND OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN AREAS TO THE LEFT OF WALKIN COOLER AND IN CORNER UNDERNEATH SHOOT.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/1/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT BAR HANDWASHING SINKS-----AND----1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN BAR AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F. MANAGER PLACED UTENSILS IN A CLEAN EMPTY CUP.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND SHELVING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT UNITS THAT HAVE AN ATTACHED WATER LINE, MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK FIXTURES IN RESTROOMS ON 1ST AND 2FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME AND ON WALLS BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR EACH INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
A GAP NOTED UNDER SOUTH EXTERIOR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES IN USE KEPT IN BUCKET WITH SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR SURFACE. KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND SHLEVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES AT BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR, CONDENSATION AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INSULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED HEAVY OILY RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE REAR WHEELS OF THE COOK LINE FRYERS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ONLY TWO ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND AUTOMATIC HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR LADIES RESTROOM(LAST HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE)NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE BOTH AND COLD WATER. THE OTHER 2 HAND SINKS IN THIS RESTROOM ARE IN WORKING ORDER. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE 2 HAND SINKS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.MUST ADJUST HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 2 HAND WASHING SINKS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE SO AS TO BE 85F DEGREES FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDSAT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IS WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND A BOTTLE OF WINDEX CLEANING SOLUTION AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SPACE NOT LABELED.MUST ALWAYS LABEL CLEANING PRODUCTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP,HAMBURGER,RICE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN DISHWARE ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DOOR TO THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN BAR. ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AT BARS ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEAR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 29, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 19, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF ABOUT 1/6". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EXIT DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NONE TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.ALSO NOTED BROKEN LID AT SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AREAS AROUND SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE SECOND FLOOR WITH STICKY SODA LIQUIDS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DUSTY CEILINGS AND FANS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN DISH WASHER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS OF HOOD AT THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL TILE IN 1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM AND MISSING WALL BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON LEFT NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST ON HEATING ELEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE, ELECTRIC CONDUITS AND KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND SINK FAUCET AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT SHUTTING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
missing label on bulk food containers. instructed to provide.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVERS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS , INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL TO PROTECT ICE FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR PIPES LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO SINK STOPPERS AT MAIN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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.