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Maria's/kimski

954-960 W 31ST ST, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

57cited violations
4serious tier
11inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2433117
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252121
2021150
2020291
2019160
20173101
20162151

Inspections

  1. Jan 10, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED ESXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  2. Jan 3, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING A "GREEN GODDESS" SALAD DRESSING AND TOUCHING THE INGREDIENTS (ARUGULA) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE PRODUCT, WASH HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WEST BAR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM BY THE WEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.14 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USE TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED ESXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/18/21 POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

  3. Nov 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A FEW DARK GROVES IN THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR OF THE BOTTLE SHOP IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM,TOP AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ON THE MARIA'S SIDE: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CABINET BEHIND BAR #2, MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR #1. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BOTTLE SHOP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE STOCK IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND MONITORING AND MAINTAIN EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS.

  4. Oct 6, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR OF FRYERS) WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  5. Oct 2, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE.

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR OF FRYERS) WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  6. Mar 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. NEED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR BEER COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR SEATING AREA OF THE FIRST BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  7. Feb 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  8. Feb 21, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751263 ON 4/1/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME. 34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE REAR STORAGE, BEHIND THE BAR, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA (OF THE 960 LOCATION) AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. 35 - INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL AROUND THE MOPSINK (DRY WALL AND BRICK SURFACE NOTED) LOCATED AT THE 954 ADDRESS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS THERE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. FINISH AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRINK STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL. 38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO THE MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME. 41 - INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE THOSE AREAS, ELEVATE STOCK AND REMOVE THE GRILL FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      OBSERVED ASHTRAYS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN AT THE REAR EXIT TO THE PATIO AT THE 954 SIDE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS AND TO PUT UP "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT ALL EXITS. CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.

  9. Feb 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE 960 SIDE BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS HANDLES THAT ARE STRIPPED SO THAT THE COLD WATER CANNOT BE TURNED ON. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE 960 SIDE BAR AREA IS NOT OEPRATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A SMOKER/GRILL STORED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING BEING USED TO COOK CHICKEN WINGS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO COOKING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751263 ON 4/1/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME. 34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE REAR STORAGE, BEHIND THE BAR, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA (OF THE 960 LOCATION) AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. 35 - INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL AROUND THE MOPSINK (DRY WALL AND BRICK SURFACE NOTED) LOCATED AT THE 954 ADDRESS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS THERE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. FINISH AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRINK STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL. 38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO THE MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME. 41 - INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE THOSE AREAS, ELEVATE STOCK AND REMOVE THE GRILL FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      OBSERVED ASHTRAYS AND A PLASTIC BUCKET WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN THEM IN THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN AT THE REAR EXIT TO THE PATIO AT THE 954 SIDE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS AND TO PUT UP "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT ALL EXITS. CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.

  10. Apr 1, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN BAR PREP/DUMP SINK AND DRAIN BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE REAR STORAGE, BEHIND THE BAR, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA (OF THE 960 LOCATION) AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAKE THE FLOORS AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS (AT THE 954 LOCATION) IN FRONT OF AND UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM (AT THE 960 ADDRESS). INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL AROUND THE MOPSINK (DRY WALL AND BRICK SURFACE NOTED) LOCATED AT THE 954 ADDRESS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS THERE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. FINISH AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRINK STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO THE MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE THOSE AREAS, ELEVATE STOCK AND REMOVE THE GRILL FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  11. Mar 29, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK OUTSIDE THE BAR (LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS) NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS UNSTABLE, RUSTY/EXTREMELY DIRTY AND THE WATER HAS TO BE TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALSO, MUST PROVIDE SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES TO ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • 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

      FOUND THE REAR STORAGE ROOM DOOR (PATIO) AND THE FRONT DOOR (LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS) NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. APPROXIMATELY A 1 1/2" TO 2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN BAR PREP/DUMP SINK AND DRAIN BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE REAR STORAGE, BEHIND THE BAR, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA (OF THE 960 LOCATION) AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAKE THE FLOORS AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS (AT THE 954 LOCATION) IN FRONT OF AND UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM (AT THE 960 ADDRESS). MUST PROVIDE COVING TO THE AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER (954 ADDRESS) AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL AROUND THE MOPSINK (DRY WALL AND BRICK SURFACE NOTED) LOCATED AT THE 954 ADDRESS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS THERE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. FINISH AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRINK STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO THE MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE THOSE AREAS, ELEVATE STOCK AND REMOVE THE GRILL FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS TO ALL ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(A)

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 4, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.