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Sandunga

2619 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

80cited violations
2serious tier
17inspections
32tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2157363
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025120
2024140
2022170
2021120
2020160
20192200
2018130
2017260
2015130
2014140
2013260
20122172

Inspections

  1. Jan 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED KITCHEN STORAGE WOODEN SHELFS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE SHELFS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

  3. Jan 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS USED TO LINE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2566813 DATED:11/09/2022 #58--2-102.13: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Nov 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC)

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND INFRONT BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER STAINED/PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO HAND SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  5. Nov 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GREASE TRAP.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THESE AREAS.

  6. Jan 22, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR PILING PAINT FROM WALLS BY ICE MACHINE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS BY BAR AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

  7. Sep 12, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM FLOORS IN UTILITY ROOM, AND MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS OF THE FLOOR FOR PEST HARBORAGE PREVENTION AND EASY CLEANING

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THAT INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN KITCHEN IS VERY LOW. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY OF LIGHTS FROM 20-50 CNDL/FT2

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  8. Sep 5, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID BROKEN AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER LID , TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM FLOORS IN UTILITY ROOM, AND MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS OF THE FLOOR FOR PEST HARBORAGE PREVENTION AND EASY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THAT INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN KITCHEN IS VERY LOW. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY OF LIGHTS FROM 20-50 CNDL/FT2

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  9. Feb 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS AND ON THE WALLS BY THE DINING AREAS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS BY THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE THREE EMPOYEES HANDLING FOOD.

  10. Jul 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jul 14, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, SURFACES OF THE PLASTIC LID WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES,PIPE,PLASTIC LID AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS IN THE PREP TABLE. NO GROCERY BAG ALLOWED TO STORE FRESH FRUITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOT HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK FAUCET INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  12. Apr 28, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED MOP SINK NEEDS REPAIRED AND BETTER MAINTAINED,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

  13. Feb 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exposed handsink in bar installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shields along sides of sink.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exposed handsink in bar not properly connected. Instructed to repair to have adequate hot and cold water pressure. Bar three compartment sink leaking at faucet. Insstructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles stored in floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

  14. Jul 24, 2013 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST INSTALL SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA OR RE-INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AS ORIGINALLY LICENSED.

  15. Jun 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BAR AND PREP AREA/KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND MOP CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR TO CUT THREAD ON MOP SINK FAUCET.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE THE ICE IN ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED SCOOPS.

  16. Aug 3, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  17. Jul 3, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Bar cooler not operating. Must have unit on and able to maintain potentially hazardous foods a 40F or less.

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER AND PROPER TEST KIT/STRIPS.

    • 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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK.------MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF BOTTOM/SIDES/TOP OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 GAP/OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT POSTED. MUST POST SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING FROM STOVE/COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTALL OR PROVIDE SANITARY DISPENSER FOR PAPERTOWELS AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE COOKING HOOD FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      4" COVE NOT INSTALLED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL COVERS ON CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHTBULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AND FUNNEL FOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. UTILITY SINK IS CLOGGED AND IN UNSANITARY CONDITION, DIRTY AND STAINED. MUST REPLACE SAID SINK. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERM0OMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THEMOMETER (OF-220F)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT CLOSET BY BAR AND REAR UTILITY ROOM ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS. STORE ALL ELSE 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      "NO SMOKING" SIGNS NOT POSTED AT ENTRANCE AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SIGHTED 2 ASHTRAYS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ASHTRAYS FROM PREMISES.

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.