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Chill's Bar And Grill

5637-5639 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

85cited violations
2serious tier
12inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2157766
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252210
20222250
2017150
2016110
2015140
2014140
2013140
20123212

Inspections

  1. Nov 13, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE, THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12// NOTED BEER STORED IN OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INDOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WHERE IT IS PROCTECTED

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12// NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.------ 4-202.16// OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST/ FLOUR ON 2 TIER RACK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C)// NOTED HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17// NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WEST WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.------ 6-202.14// NOTED WEST WASHROOMS NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. WASHROOMS NEED TIGHT FITTING SELF-CLOSING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

  2. Oct 29, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED FACILITY NO CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES AND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE COMPLETED CLEANUP PROCEDURE TO INCLUDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND A LIST OF SUPPLIES TO CLEAN BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. (REFER TO REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE/REMINDER PRESENTED ON MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX, BURGER AND CHOP STEAK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT IN UTILITY/FURNACE CLOSET NEXT TO POOL TABLE AND APPROX. 12 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NORTH SIDE CRAWL SPACE LEDGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED BEER STORED IN OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INDOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WHERE IT IS PROCTECTED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST/ FLOUR ON 2 TIER RACK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. AN INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WEST WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WEST WASHROOMS NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. WASHROOMS NEED TIGHT FITTING SELF-CLOSING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED BROOMS, DUST PANS, TILES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST UTILITY CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. ALSO NOTED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREAS AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. LARGE EQUIPMENT (STOVE AND SMOKER) AT OUTSIDE PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

  3. Nov 3, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND BROKEN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL WOMENS WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AND FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BAR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN BASE BASEBOARD AND FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE REAR WOMENS/MENS WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  4. Oct 27, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR COOKED, AND THAT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EVENT SPACE BAR (REAR BAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED THERMOMETER AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND HAS IT ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK - NOTED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LAST PEST CONTROL RECEIPT ON SITE IS FROM 11/27/2017. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH AT LEAST TWO INSPECTION RECEIPTS PER YEAR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND BROKEN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER. NOTED THE INTERIOR PLASTIC ON THE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR CONDITION; INTERIOR LID IS CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND CHEST FREEZER LID AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL WOMENS WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA, AND INSIDE BOTH FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE BAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AND FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BAR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN BASE BASEBOARD AND FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE REAR WOMENS/MENS WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

  5. Sep 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP LINE AREA WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TWO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ON 5639 SIDE OF OPERATION WITH DOOR SWEEP, THAT NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. DOOR IS RODENT-PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT, WITH SPIDER WEBBING IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING TILE ON WALL BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM OVER COOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HANDLE FOR HOT WATER, AT HAND SINK IN PREP LINE AREA, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  6. Jun 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO RESEAL PATCHED WALLS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

  7. Oct 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

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

      FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS, RESTROOMS, AND STORAGE ROOM BY KITCHEN. FLOORS MUST BE SWEPT AND SANITIZED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR PATIO AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD TOILET, SINK,ETC.)

  8. Sep 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH DEBRIS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE (4) MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.--------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  9. Oct 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN THE LADIES REST ROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE BAR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-C0MP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST TIGHTEN HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. HANDLES ARE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR.

  10. Oct 1, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOMS,CLOSETS,ELECTRICAL ROOM & WHERE NEEDED.

  11. Sep 19, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD & NEAR GARBAGE AREA SUCH AS POOL TABLE,CHAIRS,BOOTHS)& MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA BACKING UP IN FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK BASIN.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR DOUBLE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOMS,CLOSETS,ELECTRICAL ROOM & WHERE NEEDED.

  12. Aug 28, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER MUST BE AT 0.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA WHEN WATER WAS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE & MAINTAIN.

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK,FRONT WINDOW SILLS,ON LEDGE OF FIRE PLACE,STORAGE CLOSET ON SHELVING UNIT,ON WOOD LEDGE & COUNTER TOP AT DJ BOOTH,MOTOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN SEATING AREA,ELECTRICAL ROOM.ALSO OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM & AT MOTOR OF UNUSED COOLER INSEATING AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR WEST & EAST,REAR,DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/12.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD & NEAR GARBAGE AREA SUCH AS POOL TABLE,CHAIRS,BOOTHS)& MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA BACKING UP IN FAR LEFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK BASIN.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR DOUBLE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA,MISSING LOCKS ON ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,VANITY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT DJ BOOTH.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,STOVE,WHEEL BASES,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & BAR AREA,STAINED & MISSING & DAMAGED CEILING TILES & WALL TILES.HOLES IN WALLS & CEILING WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL WALL BASES & WALL AT FIREPLACE & THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA & BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BAR 3- COMP SINK LOW WATER PRESSURE , LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE & LOOSE FAUCET ,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOMS,CLOSETS,ELECTRICAL ROOM & WHERE NEEDED.

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.