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3477 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Liquor)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3030931
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 24, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED VARIOUS SEATING ITEMS, BOXES, AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE STAIRS, BEHIND THE STAIRS, AND TO THE EAST OF THE STAIRWELL IN THE ENCLOSED COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED/ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR LONG TERM STORAGE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR TO HAVE VARIOUS SHELVES OF RAW WOOD THAT IS NOT PAINTED, FINISHED, OR SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE STORAGE AREAS IN THE BAR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE TO NOT BE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS ARE SOILED HEAVILY WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AS WELL AS DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE PRIOR TO USE, OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SOUTH/RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE MISSING A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE SOUTH/RIGHT BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPAIR DOOR TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR TO HAVE VENT COVERS MISSING ON THE CEILING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH BATHROOMS HAVE COVERED VENTS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
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.