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Crowbar Lounge

4001 E 106TH ST, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

107cited violations
0serious tier
19inspections
50tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
6010
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025250
2024150
20232220
2022140
2020190
2019160
2018170
2017150
2016130
2015280
2014180
20132160
2012130
2011150

Inspections

  1. Sep 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT 3 COMP PREP SINK FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  3. Jan 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND WEST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT, BAR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jan 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT MEN WASHROOM AND REAR BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LIQUOR STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE SANDWICH REACHI-IN COOLER AREA BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB INSIDE COOLER.

  5. Jun 14, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAIN BAR FRONT DOOR AND CENTER OF BANQUET DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM DISH RACKS, FRYER CABINETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  6. Jun 6, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BANQUET BAR AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING WATER ON TO ICE .MUST REMOVE & DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,STOVE DRIP TRAYS,ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER , BEHIND CO2 TANKS & LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BAR PREP AREA.ALSO. 3-5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BANQUET BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAIN BAR FRONT DOOR AND CENTER OF BANQUET DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INSIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BANQUET BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THE INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT BANQUET BAR TO SHORT TO REACH FAR RIGHT & LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF SINK TO BE FILLED UP TO PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CART,MEAT SLICER, FRYER CABINETS,BEER KEG COOLER.MUST DEFROST - REACH IN FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE IN PREP/DISH WASHING & MAIN BAR AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA,MEN'S & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING,MAIN & BANQUET BAR AREAS,BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2567517 11/23/22 NOT CORRECTED #53- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#55- 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

      OBSERVED A WHITE MALE CUSTOMER SITTING AT THE BAR SMOKING A CIGARETTE AND DRINKING A BOTTLE BEER AND PUTTING ASHES INTO A SMALL PAPERBOWL.SPOKE WITH THE PIC THAT THERE IS NO SMOKING INSIDE OF FACILITIES. CUSTOMER CONTINUED TO SMOKE AS I SPOKE WITH PIC.CUSTOMER FINISHED AND LEFT THE BAR. (7-32-015)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  7. Nov 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER.

  8. Aug 28, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR, AND EAST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FISH INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR REFRIGERATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  9. Sep 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS OR AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-202.14 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED ALL ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  10. Sep 13, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND STOVE IN KITCHEN. MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA TO AVOID CLUTTER; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, BEHIND BAR UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND COOLERS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  11. Oct 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND STOVE IN KITCHEN. MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA BEHIND BAR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR AS WELL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN; REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT CEILING. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOMS ON THE BANQUET HALL SIDE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

  12. Apr 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,FREEZER AND THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM AND ORGANIZE OTHER FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

  13. Aug 27, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BASE ABD

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE KIYCHEN AREA,UNDERNEATH TABLES AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  14. Aug 20, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT1497144 DATE 09-25-2014(38)Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND A SANITIARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED WHICH IS SEPARATED BY A DOOR 10 FEET AWAY FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. USING WHITE UTILITY SINKS THAT ARE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAINS(WATER BEING CAUGHT IN BUCKETS UNDERNEATH)BEHIND THE BAR TO ICE DOWN BEER. MUST PROPELY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAINS IF ACCESSIBLE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BASE ABD CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE KIYCHEN AREA,UNDERNEATH TABLES AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

  15. Sep 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN HANDLES ON DOORS TO COOLERS BEHIND BAR. REMOVE ALL RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM EXTERIOR OF CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BLADE OF CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED, EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA WHERE HOT SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED, INTERIORS OF COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR BY ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM(BAR AREA). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM IN REAR BANQUET AREA. CLEAN ALL SPILLS AND LIQUID SPLATTERS FROM WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND BAR AND ON CEILING INSAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND A SANITIARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED WHICH IS SEPARATED BY A DOOR 10 FEET AWAY FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. USING WHITE UTILITY SINKS THAT ARE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAINS(WATER BEING CAUGHT IN BUCKETS UNDERNEATH)BEHIND THE BAR TO ICE DOWN BEER. MUST PROPELY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAINS IF ACCESSIBLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STOCK AND OTHER ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      OBSERVED CUSTOMER SITTING AT BAR SMOKING A CIGAR UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT FOR INSPECTION. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-015.

  16. May 17, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN BAR, IN PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  17. May 10, 2013 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

      FRONT AND WEST DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR HAS 1" GAP ON BOTTOM AND WEST DOOR HAS 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES AND CABINETS IN BAR, ICE MACHINE. ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BAR, PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS, BOTTLE CAPS, DEBRIS). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN (PEELING PAINT). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER VANITY AND WOMEN WASHROOM (WEST).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN BAR, IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/STORAGE AREA, IN REAR KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DRAINLINES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EAST BANQUET BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SMOKING LIGHTED CIGARETTES AT BAR. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-015 CITATION ISSUED.

  18. Nov 23, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AND MEAT SLICER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND OLD FOOD FROM SLICER/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN/DEBRIS BEHIND BAR,OFFICE,BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT,AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREP AREA.

  19. Feb 28, 2011 Canvass · 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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ( BEEF 145.3*). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GIVEN SCHOOL INFORMATION NEED TO APPLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP, ALSO IN 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND BAR RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST RE-SEAL NON TOXIC SEALER OR REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER,SLICER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED ALSO DISH MACHINE BROKEN TAGGED.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.