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2624 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County

74cited violations
4serious tier
13inspections
10tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
7146
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261112
2025120
20172130
2016170
20153151
20142100
2013191
2012270

Inspections

  1. Jun 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE VERIFIED BY ANY EMPLOYEES. A BLANK SAMPLE POLICY ON SITE ONLY. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER CHICKEN AT 49.6F, BEEF AT 46F, ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS FOR FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE COOLER NOTED AT 46.8F WITH THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER READING AT 50F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING RACK.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BLUE CUTTING BOARD AT THE UPSTAIR BAR IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • 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 IN THE LIQUOR ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING WITH CHIPPING PAINT IN THE BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL/REPAINT OR REPLACE.-----EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THE FLAT GRILL AND BOTTOM METAL SHELVING UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.----ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IE: AT GAS METERS, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT MUST BE SEALED.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT WASHROOM WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.-----MISSING STRIP OF FLOORING WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BASEBOARD WALL COVING AT THE DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL STORAGE NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

  2. Jun 3, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  3. Sep 20, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SWINGING DOORS TO 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. REPAIR/REMOVE WATER STAINS ON CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, SIGN ON DOOR. TWO ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR ARE WORKING WITH HOT& COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  4. Sep 13, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO, BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED ON INTERIOR HOSES INSIDE SAID MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, 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

      020OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AROUND THE BAR ON THE 1ST LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SWINGING DOORS TO 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS ON 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. REPAIR/REMOVE WATER STAINS ON CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, SIGN ON DOOR. TWO ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR ARE WORKING WITH HOT& COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6 OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jul 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE GLASS WATER BOTTLES,THE OPENINGS ARE TOO SMALL TO SANITIZE BOTTLES PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,1ST FL. BAR AREA CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,DOWN ROD ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT,PREP TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,PIPES ,OVEN,STOVE,1ST FL. BAR HAND SINK BASIN,1ST & 2ND FL.BAR AREA EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE ON 1ST FL. IN HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,TORN CARPET ON STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL..MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & CEILING,LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT & MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT , CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF COOLERS IN BASEMENT

  6. Nov 25, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED(BOXES,EMPTY PAINT CANS, OLD BROKEN PRINTER,WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK,ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

  7. Nov 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588498 DATED 11/17/15. FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. LOWER AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL WITH YELLOWISH/BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. TAGGED THE ICE MAKER HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN/LADIES WASHROOM (ONE OUT OF THREE WASHROOM)IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A WALL PANELING BEHIND THE SODA WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE DRY STORGE ROOM. FILTER OF THE COOLER IN THE IST FLOOR BAR AND KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUKATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED(BOXES,EMPTY PAINT CANS, OLD BROKEN PRINTER,WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK,ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

  8. Nov 17, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. LOWER AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL WITH YELLOWISH/BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN/LADIES WASHROOM (ONE OUT OF THREE WASHROOM)IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A WALL PANELING BEHIND THE SODA WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE DRY STORGE ROOM. FILTER OF THE COOLER IN THE IST FLOOR BAR AND KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUKATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED(BOXES,EMPTY PAINT CANS, OLD BROKEN PRINTER,WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK,ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

  9. Aug 21, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COLD PREP COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN, AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Aug 14, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1198940 DATED 6/26/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198940 DATED 6/26/14 #32-MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUSY CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COLD PREP COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN, AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jun 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING TO 180F WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. FINAL RINSE GAGE READING AT 159F AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READS 180F, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-5426. OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT MAINTAIN A PREP TABLE WITH SLICER, BOX FREEZER OR OTHER FOOD PREP STATIONS UNDER BASEMENT CEILING SEWER LINES. MUST MOVE OR INSTALL A CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR LARGE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST MOVE WALL MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER CLOSER TO SINK, AT 1ST FLOOR PREP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF MIDDLE WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BAR OR REMOVE SODA GUNS. EXTREMELY DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  12. Mar 15, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Mar 6, 2012 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. APPROX. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • 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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. CLEAN AND MOP FLOOR OF BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • 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. REPAIR THE LOOSE BASEBOARD FROM THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT.

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS AND BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • 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 EXCESS CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.