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1000 Liquors / Big City Tap

1000-1012 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

91cited violations
4serious tier
20inspections
37tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1578
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025140
2024130
2023190
2021160
20192202
20183120
2017150
2016130
2015100
20142120
2013120
2012120
20103122

Inspections

  1. Jan 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  2. Jan 16, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE NEAR BEER COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED MOLD ON BEER COOLER STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLER BEHIND NORTHWEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BOTTLED BEER, DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER IN UNUSED SEATING AREA SOUTH OF EAST DANCE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE RACKS NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH STEPS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  3. Jan 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (GRAVY,SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

  4. Mar 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, A GAP OF 1/4" AT REAR EXIT DOOR(BOTTOM PART).REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

    • Severity not stated

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

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

      CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

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

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. NO PLASTIC WRAP AS STOPPERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLETOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AFTER EACH USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      UNUSED BOX FREEZER STORED IN REAR BAR MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE REAR BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE GARBAGE CAN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS THROUGHOUT.-----NOTED A RAW BRICK WALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, AND HOLES NEXT TO THE MEAT SLICER. MUST SEAL THE BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE RECENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

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

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE LID AT THE BEER COOLER AT ONE OF THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2320842 DATED 10/31/2019 STILL NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

  7. Oct 31, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (A) COS OUT P 05/24/2019 NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (NO WATER RUNNING AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS SHOULD BE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE LID AT THE BEER COOLER AT ONE OF THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200335 DATED 7/31/2018 NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

  8. Aug 7, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Jul 31, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION. 7-38-030C. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR BAR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER FRONT BAR AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES, NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, AND CLEAN AFFCTED AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER BAR AREAS BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  10. Jun 5, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES HAMBURGER, HOT DOGS, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BACK BAR AT PREMISES WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  11. Jun 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN THE FACILITY FOR MOST RECENT INSPECTION DATED 6/27/16. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FOR BURGERS AND STEAKS THAT ARE COOKED TO CUSTOMER ORDER. INSTRUCTED THAT A PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR IN THE MENU WHEN RARE OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED FOR SERVICE. A CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION AND POSTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE FOR KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER (COOLER DOOR IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD SHUT BY A GARBAGE CAN).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN MEN'S SIDE BAR RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  12. Jun 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND COUNTERS NOT CLEAN BY MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      BARTENDER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

  13. Sep 2, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Nov 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HANDWASING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE LIQUOR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMNET. MUSTREPLACE/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DDETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DRBIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINATIN.

  15. Apr 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT FRONT BARS AND KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN TOP OF PREP TABLES, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE BINS, HANDWASH SINKS AND SHELVING AT FRONT BARS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS UNDERNEATH PALLETS, IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ELEVATE LIQUOR 6 INCHES OF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  16. Oct 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS.

  17. Sep 14, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.

  18. Aug 13, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION REMAINS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION REMAINS

  19. Aug 6, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS AND WERE OBSERVED AT THE BAR HANDSINK, PREP AREA HANDSINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE LIQUOR STORE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND FROM CONTAMINATION DUE TO NO ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BIN. THE ICE BIN IS IN THE PUBLIC WAY AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. ALSO OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. ONE OF THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS IS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOILET BOWL WHEN THE TOILET IS FLUSHED. MANAGEMENT IS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP AREA.

    • 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. OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET STALLS IN THE RESTROOMS. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINES FOR ALL OF THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS.

    • 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. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE THE PET BEDS FROM THE OFFICE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

  20. Mar 5, 2010 Out of Business · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

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.