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B & L

1670 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

65cited violations
6serious tier
15inspections
7tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2026455
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2023110
2019160
2017130
2016262
20152113
20142120
20132140
2011130
2010271

Inspections

  1. Sep 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Ice scoop holder not clean at bottom, dirt build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      Waste water drain line from AC unit draining in dish room hand wash sink, Instructed to reroute to floor drain away from hand wash sink.

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

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

      OBSERVED GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

  3. Oct 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS.

  4. Jan 10, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND THE MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE HOOD VENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Aug 2, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  6. Jul 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE,PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 46.7F TO 50F. COOLER TEMP MUST BE 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION "DO NOT USE". CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OD 45.6F,48.7F TO 50F;COOKED CALIFLOWER AT TEMP OF 46.2F; SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 57F;COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 57F; COOKED SLICED GREEN PEPPER AND ONIOINS AT TEMP OF 55F; VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 53.7F; CUT TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 57.1F; GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 57.8F.COOKED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48F; TOMATOES SOUP AT TEMP OF 54F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 130 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR DRIPPING INTO ICE MAKER AND INTO ICE CUBES. ALSO OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS AT MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  7. Aug 18, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER BOTTLES FOR SERVICES MUST HAVE WIDER NECK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE AREA CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  8. Aug 11, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 55.3 DEGREES. COOLERS MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. COOLER NOW CORRECTED. MAY NOW USE.

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE...12 VEGGIE HOT DOGS $9.89 57.4, 20 BEEF HOT DOGS $14.26 56.6, 8 BRATS $8.14 57.4, 15 DUCK SAUSAGES $25.45 53.4, 7 VENISON SAUSAGES $9.51 57.7, 8 GREEK SAUSAGES $1.58 56.3, 11 CUBAN SAUSAGES $4.66 55.6, 10 GOAT SAUSAGES $18.33 54.7, VARIOUS CHEESES 15 LBS 51.7 ETC.. TOTAL VALUE $304.91 35LBS ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      BAR DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM SANITIZER AT THE RINSE. MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PROPER SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. DISH MACHINE NOW CORRECTED 100PPM MACHINE MAY BE USED.

    • 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 10-12 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLIES AND ELIMINATE ENTRY POINT. MAINTAIN FREE FROM ALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE TO THE TOP AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER BOTTLES FOR SERVICES MUST HAVE WIDER NECK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE AREA CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  9. Jun 27, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  10. Jun 6, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1361297 ON 8-29-13. 38-WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRAINLINE AND REROUTE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION WASTE LINE FROM EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT.

  11. Aug 29, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bulk storage containers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Raw wood storage shelves not properly sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting board, can opener, exhaust hood, interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk-in cooler condensation line draining to exposed handsink in basement. Instructed to remove drainline and reroute line. Employees cold water faucet not maintained. Instructed to repair faucet to supply cold running water.

  12. Aug 22, 2013 Complaint · 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

      Evidence of insect activity found on premises. Observed 30 plus gnats in basement around produce storage. Instructed to remove all live activity and have licensed pest control service premises and provided service invoice. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bulk storage containers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Raw wood storage shelves not properly sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting board, can opener, exhaust hood, interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk-in cooler condensation line draining to exposed handsink in basement. Instructed to remove drainline and reroute line. Employees cold water faucet not maintained. Instructed to repair faucet to supply cold running water.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided for walk-in cooler in basement. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

  13. Apr 26, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, TOPS, INTERIOR CABINETS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

    • 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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS

  14. Oct 8, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Oct 5, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.FOUND NO WASTE WATER LINE CONNECTED AS REQUIRED AT BAR GUN.

    • 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 COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL 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.FOUND NO 4" COVING IN DINING AREAS-MUST INSTALL.

    • 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.WALL BEHIND BAR EXPOSED BRICK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

    • 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.MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT VENTED AS REQUIRED.

    • 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 CLUTTER FROM HOT WATER TANK LOCATION.

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.