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Denden Restaurant

6635 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60626 · Cook County

128cited violations
1serious tier
26inspections
46tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1489719
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025170
2023210
2022240
20212250
20202110
2019160
20182110
20173100
20164271
2015250
2014270
2013110
2011170
2010160

Inspections

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

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER AT STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER BEHIND UNUSED FRYER IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINATAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND SHELVES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  2. Nov 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Oct 31, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Nov 14, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND NEXT TO THE KITCHEN GRILL (UNUSED FRYER), STORAGE CLOSETS WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND BASEMENT OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

  5. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.---OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE BAR AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND NEXT TO THE KITCHEN GRILL (UNUSED FRYER), STORAGE CLOSETS WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND BASEMENT OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/21. REPORT #: 2544825. #51.) 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55.) 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA, REPLACE. #57.) 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Nov 30, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA, REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE(REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE, WHICH IS ALREADY UN-STOCK) AT FRONT AREA BY THE BAR

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  7. Nov 18, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR BEHIND BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,INCLUDED DRY FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON-SITE IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN, BAR, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO, OVER 6 SMALL FLIES ARE ON-SITE IN THE PREP AREA. A COUPLE OF ANTS AT THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE WEST WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN. REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND DEAD MOUSE AT GLUE BOARD BY SHELF IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGER REMOVED PEST

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE/RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ON SHELVE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE HANDWASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE WALL BEHIND THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER BY THE WEST WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • 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,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY WEST WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA,REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE(REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE,WHICH IS ALREADY UN-STOCK) AT FRONT AREA BY THE BAR

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

    • Not serious Core

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-7-20, REPORT #2360120 #47)4-101.19 NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. #55)6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER, ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES, AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-7-20, REPORT# 2360120 POSTED HOWEVER IS COVERED WITH IDPH PAPER IS NOT CONSPICUOUSLY VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 2-19-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED

  8. Feb 7, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  9. Jan 30, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVES ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP, ON FLOORS AT THE HEATING ROOM AND FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED CEILING WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

  10. Feb 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SHELVES WITH ROUGH SURFACE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER PREP TABLE,NOT CLEANABLE. REPLACE SAID SHELVES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND EMPLOYEES BELONGING(SCARVES) ON TOP CLEAN LINENS BEHIND THE FRONT NORTH COUNTER,REMOVE SAID ITEMS STORE THEM IN A DESIGNATE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,WASHROOMS AND MOP SINK AN REPLACE SAID TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN REPLACE WERE IS NEEDED,ALSO FLOOR TILES NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      DESIGNATE AREA/STORAGE ONLY FOR FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS,REMOVE OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA..

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  11. Aug 2, 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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES OF DRY STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER USED AND CLUTTER. ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER USED OR NOT RELATED TO THE FOOD SERVICE ETABLISHEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.

  12. Jul 24, 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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS WITH 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT LINEN STORGAGE AREA NEAR BAR. OWNER CLEANED ALL AREA AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UP TO DATE WITH NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR 2018. OBTAIN RECENT CONTRACT WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-28-020 (C)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES OF DRY STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LIVING AREA IN BASEMENT WITH 2 WORKING POOL TABLES AND COUCHES AND CHAIRS NOT PROPERLY SEPARATED FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SELF CLOSING DOOR OR COMPLETE PARTITIONING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER USED AND CLUTTER. ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER USED OR NOT RELATED TO THE FOOD SERVICE ETABLISHEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

  13. Dec 19, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Dec 12, 2017 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

      INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL-NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING AT UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT HOLDING GRAIN MEALS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS ON TOP OF RANGE AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FOIL LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

  15. Apr 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TOP OF RANGE WITH GREASY/FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN TOP OF RANGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CEILING PANELS STAINED IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED OVER LIGHT IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER AT(EAST SIDE) STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  16. Dec 13, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Dec 5, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, STORED BEHIND THE BAR. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL INTERIOR PANELS HAVE BEEN DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • 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

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES. AREAS INCLUDE; ALONG WALL BASE (WEST WALL)IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, MOP CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY, AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BAR IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO, FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609996, DATED 1/21/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #35; OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD AND STORE FOOD IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO COVER THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN. TAPE BEING USED ON WALL AND FLOOR VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. ALSO, TAPE IS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS, TAPE AND ALUMINUM FOIL ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD, PROVIDE A VENT COVER FOR THE VENT AND REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN, 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN, AND PANTRY. ALSO, THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT, IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN; KITCHEN, OFFICE IN BASEMENT, LADIES AND MENS TOILET ROOMS, BEHIND BAR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, CUSTOMER DINING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR; AND IN LADIES AND MENS TOILET ROOMS. HANGING CEILING TILE IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE HALLWAY. ALSO, A LIGHT IS NEEDED IN THE MOP CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL LIGHT IN MOP CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. LOOSE TOILET HANDLE (WOMENS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND TOILET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, THE MOP CLOSET IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, AND WHERE NEEDED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Jan 21, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR DESIGNATED BAG WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Jan 14, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES BEING STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 78.3F, VALUED AT $25. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

    • 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

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN KITCHEN CORNERS NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK, AND CORNERS BEHIND THE STOVE, SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE STOVE, IN REAR FURNACE ROOM, CORNERS NEAR EXIT DOOR, IN CORNERS UNDER THE FRONT BAR, UNDER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BSMT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSIL DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN, AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT; UNDER 3-COMP SINK, PREP AREA, BSMT. AND IN BOTH CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHTS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR THE BAR, AND IN THE MENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR DESIGNATED BAG WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR EXIT DOOR, IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO STOVE, STORAGE ROOMS IN BSMT. ALSO MOP CLOSET HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Jan 16, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Jan 6, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED SEVERE BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. ALSO BLACK SUBSTANCE AT PANELS OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION UNIT WAS TURNED OFF AND TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM REPUTABLE RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

    • 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

      EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(20 OR MORE) IN THE KITCHEN: ON SHELVES BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL PANEL AT SOUTH-EAST WALL. ALSO DROPPINGS(30 OR MORE), OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES. TEN SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON NORTH-WEST WALL AND SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.FIFTEEN SMALL FLIES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AROUND DIRTY BAG OF LINENS,ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND FRONT DOOR BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS WITH 1/2 TO 1 INCH GAPS,RODENT/INSECT RUBBER STRIPS BROKEN OR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,SMALL FLIES AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT DOOR.CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED:THE BASE IS EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH OPENINGS WERE THE WATER IS LEAKING,HOWEVER NOT SEWAGE BACK-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON SHELF BY THE BAR COUNTER,ALSO DAMP AND STAINED LINENS ON SHELF BEHIND THE BAR WERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL SURFACE. MEN WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN AT BOTTOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN/ MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AREA,IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BESIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  22. Feb 6, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      : FOUND FOLLWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT MAIN KITCHEN, STOVE AREAS, AND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

  23. Jan 28, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      FOUND LADIES RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOLLWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT MAIN KITCHEN, STOVE AREAS, AND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

  24. Mar 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

  25. Mar 28, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEAN UTENSILS ON CHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT,AND REMOVE FROM IN BETWEEN 3COMP.SINKS AND WALL.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS/ STAINS ON 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCKEN,TOILET BOWEL IN MALE TOILET,MOP & EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT.

    • 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 STANDING WATER ON FLOORS UNDER 3COMP.SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ABOVE HOOD AND ABOVE SHELF.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. OBSERVED FULL SIZE BED DRESSED WITH DRESSER IN THE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY,FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CAN NOT BE USED AS LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3COMP.SINK AT FORT BAR AREA,AND PROVIDE FAUCET ON MOP SINK.MUST ALSO CLOSE FAUCET ATTATCHED TO PIPE ON CEILING IN BSMT.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WET AND DRY WIPE CLOTHS FOUND HANGING ON SINKS IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT BAR AREA,AND STORE PROPERLY.

  26. Jul 2, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. nonn food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving need cleaning.

    • 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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. peeling paint in bsmt. storage ceiling/walls shall be repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas, dining areas need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area need cleaning.

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.