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Inspections

1. Mar 25, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER.

2. Mar 18, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5 GALLONS COOKED BEANS AT 47.8F AND 13 QUARTS-THYME VELOUTE SAUCE AT 44.2F IN A LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER DATED 3/17/26.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 69LBS. $30.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS,WALLS AND BEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR AREA AND A DEAD ROACH IN LOWER CABINET AT HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN BAR AREA AND FLOORING IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER,GAPS ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BEVERAGE AREA.

3. Feb 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     : 4-501.11 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2631417 2/18/26- #38-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND BEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEVERAGE AREA AND CRAWLING IN A FEW OPENEINGS UNDER BAR COUNTER AREA.MANAGER IS USING A VACUUM CLEANER TO REMOVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES AT THIS TIME.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/26/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

4. Feb 18, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS MISSING LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED FOR OYSTERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 0.0.PPM'S AT FRONT BAR AREA.OBSERVED SANITIZING CONTAINER EMPTY AND A NEW ONE INSTALLED BUT STILL NOT SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINES OR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:JAIRO.SALAZAR@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND BEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/18/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF AT BAR AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER BAR.

5. Oct 28, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER AND DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

6. Sep 18, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER AND DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

7. Sep 10, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JULY AND AUGUST 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. CORRECTED ON SITE FACILITY PROVIDED SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM SEPT 2025 WITH DATES WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(WHITE RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 116.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2 WEIGHING 0.5LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.6-53.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HUMMUS(51.8F), DICED TOMATOES(53.6F) AND BULGAR CONTAINING DICED TOMATOES(51.6F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE ON MENU DISCLOSURE SHALL STATE ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/11/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON 13TH FLOOR(CINDY'S). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON 13TH FLOOR(CINDY'S) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER AND DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

8. Apr 29, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.