Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed the high temperature dishwashing machine malfunctioning (not-in-use) at this time.the high temperature dishmachine must be properly operating and maintained at 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dishmachine is tagged "held for inspection" instructed not to use until repaired (** see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside of the kitchen walk-in-cooler.observed pork chorizos at 54.6f and eggs at 53.1f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 30#'s of food worth $300.00.instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed the kitchen walk-in-cooler with an air temperature of 63.3f-65.4f. Instructed management to repair and maintain said cooler at 41f or colder at all times.management immediately notified refrigeration repair service.the said cooler is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired. (see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the kitchen walk-in cooler.instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit to test sanitizer concentration at the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and a chemical sanitizing test kit on the premises and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area at improper ambient temperatures ranging between of 61.7-66.4f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tags placed on two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area. Priority violation

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed openings in middle of drive thru doors, middle of large rear exit doors on same side as drive thru, base of westside rear exit door and observed lower area of middle rear exit door damaged creating opening. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no barrier to prevent customers from entering into front food prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect front food prep area from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in middle prep area installed above one compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall paper towel dispenser so that it shall not contaminate food, utensils or equipment in one compartment sink in middle prep area.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no sanitizing solution test kit on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no hot and cold water pressure at utility sink. Instructed to restore hot and cold water pressure to utility sink. Observed leaking middle faucet at three comparment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drainpipe of wash compartment of three compartment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed no grease traps installed on two three compartment sinks in rear prep/dishwashing areas of facility. Instructed to install grease traps on two three compartment sinks in facility so that they shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed opening in rear of outside grease container lid. Instructed to replace outside grease container lid and maintain tight fitting lid on outside grease container. Priority foundation violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing ceiling vent covers on vent in front prep area above prep tables near cold holding units and in southside customer all gender washroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed 2 coolers with ambient air temepratures of 46 and 49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an ambient air temperature of 41 and below. Priority violation 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed incomplete pest control log book on site. Pest control logbook does not have Illinois department of public health license number or certificate. Instructed manager to provide certificate.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-202.12 (a) : still observed hot running water temperature at hand sink in women's toilet room reaching at 93.4f and then drop in temperature to 77.0f.must have hot running water at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6-301.14 : must provide hand washing sign at bar hand sinks.

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b) : observed right side salad prep cooler missing an internal thermometer must provide and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles,shakers,bulk).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 : observed evidence of appx. 10 or more live roaches crawling on floor and excessive amount of food debris build up under unused equipment and wheel bases and cords in rear unused prep area,in crevice at front bar counter.several dead roaches on floor under rear 3- compartment sink,soda caddy storage area,bar area.also,appx. 40 or more live small flies on glass bristle brushes,on upper walls, ceilings and shelving units in bar area,rear dish washing /prep areas.must remove dead roaches,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/22/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 : observed no pest control log book with receipts of service.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of rear door must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14 : must replace soiled towels and store in a sanitizing solution when not in use in bar and prep areas.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves and rolling carts.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.12 : must repair or replace some worn,pitted and deep grooves on cutting boards.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on 1- door prep cooler in bar area.must remove foil lined on lower shelf of prep table to be smooth and easily cleanable.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted no valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate on site. Informed pic that a certified manager with an original current city of Chicago certificate and holder must be on premises at all times when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being handled/prepared and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

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 with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed southeast handsink not maintained with hot water. Hot water does not work independently of hose attached to and controlled by the hot water valve underneath sink. Instructed person in charge to remove hose and restore hot water at hand washing sink. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed improper cold-holding temperature of equipment. Noted ambient air of 2 sliding door display cooler at 47.7 f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted a 6 inch wide, half inch gap at the bottom center of rear exit door. Instructed to provide a tight-fitting seal at all doors.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed rusted bottom shelf of prep table in center of prep area and rusted floors in walk-in cooler. Instructed to restore surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable by sanding, painting and sealing or replace and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

Allergen training as required

Observed no proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago certified food managers. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site

Personal cleanliness

Employee noted preparing beverages without an effective hair restraint.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

All stored items inside the hvac closet and in the rear prep area must elevated from the floor.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Must provide a written cleaning and sanitizing procedure for the ice cream machine that is unable to be submerged in the three compartment sink and demonstrate how the machine would be washed at the three compartment sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floor in the walk-in cooler with food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Soiled mop heads at the utility mop sink must be stored inverted.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towel at the hand-sink at bar. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

Approved thawing methods used

Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Observed packages of meat and au jus sitting on top of chest freezers in basement prep. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods ( must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed pest activity with approx. 25 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted throughout bar wall with business licenses near the front entrance. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food items stored in chest freezer and basement storage area where bulk dry storage items are stored ( sugar, flour, pasta) uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working at all 3 compartments. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed facility without a (quat) chemical test kit for sanitizer or for warewashing at bar area. Informed person in charge 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.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no valid Chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 1/4" gap at bottom left corner of basement exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in washrooms.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no receptacle at handwashing sink in front bar area. Instructed manager to provide receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

Allergen training as required

Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

Observed "no smoking" signs not posted. Instructed manager to post "no smoking" signs. Smokin ordinance 7-32-020(a)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed no chlorine sanitizer detected at the final rinse of the low temperature dishwashing machine. Management instructed to repair and maintain the machine so that a final rinse of 100 ppm chlorine is reached. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed heavy slime and what appears to be a mold-like growth and buildup on interior contact surfaces of the ice machine. Management instructed to have the machine detail cleaned and sanitized throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 5 live cockroaches on the walls of the food prep area, on the floor of the food prep area and inside and crawling around boxes of packaged bread and trash bags in the food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Personal cleanliness

Observed several food handling employees preparing food in the food prep areas without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Clean the buildup of grease and food debris inside of the ovens.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Replace the broken floor tiles around the mop sink area. Seal all gaps and openings in the walls of the food prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Replace the broken baseboard tiles under the 3-compartment sink in the dishwashing area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Remove the excessive clutter on the floor of the basement storage room and area around the basement walk-in cooler with boxes stacked on the floor.

All food employees have food handler training

No food handler training certificate were provided for current food handling employees. Management instructed to provide food handler training certificates for all food handling employees.

Allergen training as required

Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Person in charge does not have a ciy of Chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified food service manager on site while tcs food are being prepared and served such as omelet paratha, beef samosa, half fry egg, soups, chicken bun kabob etc. Instructed above that city of Chicago foodservice manager has to be present at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

Previous core violation corrected

Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2633337 on 03/31/2026. #39. Noted food containers stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor. #47. Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non-toxic food grade paint and/or replace. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hot running water at basement dishwash area handwashing sink temperature 128.2f at the time of inspection due to the cold water mixture/handle not working. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f-120f at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 c no citation issued

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed excessive pink slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.citation issued

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Facility does not have a record of any contract with a waste disposal company. Instructed manager to provide proof of a contract. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b) no citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

Allergen training as required

Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 10 mouse droppings in facility. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 8/31/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no left splash guard on handwashing sink near three compartment sink . Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink near three compartment and prep table to prevent contamination of ice in ice machine installed to the left of handwashing sink.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed cardboard liner on lower shelf of prep table next to stove. Instructed to remove all cardboard shelf liner from prep table, instructed nonfood surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed clutter in utility room(trampoline and camping equipment). Instructed to remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, instructed to clean, organize and maintain utility room.

All food employees have food handler training

At time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

Food separated and protected

Observed improper storage of different types of raw foods and raw foods and ready-to-eat foods in the meat walk-in cooler and prep coolers.. Observed skewers of beef kabobs and vegetable kabobs stored beneath raw chicken kabobs and vegetable kabobs stored beneath raw beef kabobs. Management instructed to properly store all foods to prevent the possibility of cross-contamination. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 5 live cockroaches in the following areas: corner of the food prep area under the exposed hand washing sink, dry storage room for rice in the area behind the restaurant, and on the wall in the dishwashing area. Additional pest control is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must install a splashguard between the exposed hand washing sink at the corner of the cook's line and the adjacent stove.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Clean the interior of the microwaves and prep coolers.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Repair the source of the water leak behind the 3-compartment sink in the dishwashing area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Regrout the floor tiles in the dishwashing area where there is standing water. Seal all holes and gaps in the walls behind the cook's line and dishwashing area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the floor and maintain the floor dry under the cooking equipment, along the corners, under the coolers and in the dishwashing area.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed opening at base and side of outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed outer entrance front door propped open. Instructed to keep all entrance and exit doors closed to prevent pest entrance. Observed openings at base, side and in screen of rear exit security door. Instructed to repair or replace screen and repair all openings on rear exit security door to prevent pest entrance.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed boxes and containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in prep area near rear exit door. Instructed to replace damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in prep area near rear exit door and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed grease buildup on exterior sides of flat top grill, food debris underneath flat top grill and grease buildup on legs of prep table to right of flat top grill. Instructed to remove grease buildup and food debris from said equipment and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no hot water knob on faucet of handwashing sink. Note: at time of inspection facility using pliers to turn hot water on and off at faucet of handwashing sink. Instructed to replace hot water knob on faucet of handwashing sink, so that hot water at handwashing sink can be turned on and off properly.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed splashes on lower wall next to drainboard of three compartment sink. Observed debris on floor and along base of wall behind grease trap. Observed grease buildup on exterior of grease trap. Instructed to clean in said areas and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed dimly lit prep area near cookline. Instructed to increase light intensity in prep area near cookline and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in both washrooms. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in both washrooms and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item(salt, sugar, flour etc).

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain. Raw wood surfaces in the prep/dishwashing area.instd to seal/paint all raw wood surfaces so as to be nonporous and easily cleanable and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed water leak at drainpipe underneath the dishmachine and water leak at base of faucet at the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Must provide lid/cover for the waste receptacles inside the women's washroom and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed dirty floor in bar area with spills and debris.instructed to clean floors in detail and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to repair/replace damaged ceiling tile near the dishwashing machine and maintain.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Previous inspection report summary from (11/24/2025) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b),citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed food ie: beef bones and eggs being stored inside the food prep hand washing sink. Sink not accessible for the purpose of hand washing. All food removed and discarded.reviewed that hand sinks are for hand washing purposes only not food preparation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Chemical dish washing machine at the front prep area not properly sanitizing the attached chlorine while dishes are being washed. 0 ppm chlorine noted after several attempts. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and properly dispenses sanitizer, c.d.p.h contacted for tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Interior of the ice machine with a black slime substance on all of the upper ice contact surfaces and dripping down into the ice. Instructed to discard all ice, clean sanitize and remove all black slime. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed clean dishes being stored in the pass through window of the kitchen to the dining area where the public has access to. Instructed to remove the dishes to prevent contamination from the public.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Must not use tape as a sealant at the kitchen three compartment sink.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

No irreversible temperature indicator for the high temperature dish washing machine. Instructed to provide to monitor the internal final rinse temperature. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must not use cloth towels as liner for drying racks at the three compartment sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

All unused equipment and other stored items such as wooden pallets, milk crates etc. Must be removed from the rear patio area leading to the garbage area.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed low temperature dish machine improperly sanitizing at a concentration of 0ppm chlorine. Corrected on site 'held for inspection' tag placed on low temperature dish machine. Instructed once low temperature dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly at a minimum concentration of 50ppm chlorine e-mail food@cityofchicago.org to request tag removal prior to using unit.( note: low temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection.) priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed cold tcs food(beans), held at improper temperature of 72.7f. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $20 weighing 25lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed unlabeled customer self-service prepackaged foods(cookies and pecan bars) on counter in dining room.instructed must label items with food name, ingredients and name and place of business of packer.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed openings at first floor rear exit door at base and right side and observed openings on right side of rear exit basement door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed over 80 mouse droppings in facility. Observed mouse droppings in areas such as first floor storage rooms, employee washroom and dining room near cold holding units and underneath shelving unit. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 8/24/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed bug light installed above chest freezer in rear storage area. Instructed to relocate chest freezer in rear storage area or reinstall bug light to prevent contamination.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed damaged gaskets on both doors of two door refrigerator in dishwashing area. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets on both doors of two door refrigerator in dishwashwashing area and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed faucet of two compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair leaking faucet of two compartment sink and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate backflow prevention device on utility sink in employee washroom. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink in employee washroom so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed door of employee all gender washroom to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device on employee all gender washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed stained ceiling tiles in dishwashing area above large two door refrigerator. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in facility and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted southeast dry storage closet with clutter. Instructed to remove all unneccessary items. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to monitor/ prevent pest harborage and clean

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hot running water temperatures at hand sinks in men's toilet room last sink at 80.4f and middle sink not operable,unisex toilet room-82.6f,13th fl. Right side toilet room-89.6f.must have hot running water at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed no detergent for high temperature dish machine must provide and maintain.(priority 7-38-005)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed high temperature dish machine final rinse at 86.0f must have a 180.0f must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-025)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no pest control log book with required documents must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Must repair or replace missing handle on drawer cooler in bar area,broken door gaskets along bottom of walk in cooler & freezer.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units to be in good repair.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no temperature measuring device for high temperature dish machine at the plate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink and low temperature dish machine in bar area.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must clean debris build up from fryer cabinets, grill tables, wheel bases,walk in cooler (food & beer) -fan guard covers and shelving units,bar- drawer coolers.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed grease container with excessive grease on lid and lid off to the side of container and missing lids on several open trash bins that goes underneath trash compactor and stored of to the side until picked up. Must repair or replace for lid to be tight fitting,clean and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed sticky fly trap rolls hanging in the rear dishwashing area.instructed to remove and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 50 rodent (mice) droppings on the floors and corners of newly renovated rear storage room.instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent droppings. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Personal cleanliness

Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area.instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area and maintain. (manager corrected issue).

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed raw wood wall areas in the rear storage area.instructed to paint or seal the raw wood surfaces and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Backflow prevention device not located at ice maker.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to detail clean and organize rear storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and all other need items must be elevated from the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the rear prep areas.instructed to detail clean under all prep/storage tables, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, and dirt buildup.instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Noted an employees open beverage behind the bar not covered/sealed. Must provide proper contained beverages for employees in food/prep areas.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Noted several hand washing sinks throughout without hand washing signage. Must provide for all hand washing sinks.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Noted several hand washing sinks throughout both bars, server stations and cooks line not accessible for use. Some sinks being used as dump sinks with plastic strainers inside the sinks and the cooks line sink blocked by metal containers of spices. Reviewed that hand washing sinks are for hand washing purposes only and must be accessible at all times for use. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Noted none of the maintained shellstock tags held for 90 days were dated with the date recorded on the tag when the last shellstock was sold. Chef states from this date forward all shellstock tags will have recorded on the tags the date of the last shellstock sold from that container. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Noted two chemical dish washing machines not properly sanitizing/dispensing sanitizer. One machine with an empty sanitizer container and another dispensing soap where a sanitizer should be dispening. No glassware being washed at this time. Management corrected during the inspection. Priority violation.

Food properly labeled; original container

Noted some bulk food containers not properly labeled with the product common name. Must provide.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Noted dry foods and food contact items being stored directly under water lines throughout the basement. Instructed to relocate items or completely encase the water lines.----observed several hand washing sinks throughout the facility in need of splash guards to prevent cross contamination on stored clean dishwares. Instructed to install.-----observed clean utensils hanging directly above the dirty wash compartment of the dish room three compartment sink. Instructed to remove/relocate all clean utensils.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Noted ice scoops at the bar improperly stored with the handles inside the ice. Instructed to invert handles if being stored in the ice.-----also a knife at the bar improperly stored between equipment. Instructed to provide a proper washable knife holder.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

All stored items throughout all storage areas must be elevated from the floors.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed a porous stone pestle and mortar on prep shelving in the basement prep area with other utensils. Porous stone food contact equipment is unable to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. Instructed to remove from the premises.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the facility. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a gap along bottom of front entry door must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed automatic flush on urinal in men's toilet room not operable must repair and maintain.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed inadequate waste water disposal at 3- compartment sink overflowing at j -trap and water pouring and pooling onto floor when water is released from sink must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle for women's toilet room personal items must provide and maintain.

No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods by female food handler. Observed female food handler use bare hands to place ready to eat onions and cilantro into bowl and hand bowl to server in dining area. Instructed to discard food and use utensils or gloves to handle ready to eat foods. Corrected on site bowl given to server and containers containing ready to eat onions and cilantro discarded and denatured valued at $3 and weighing 3lbs priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed low temperature dish machine improperly sanitizing at a concentration of 0ppm chlorine. Corrected on site low temperature dish machine repaired and properly sanitizing at 50ppm chlorine before conclusion of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed opening at base of outer front entrance door leading to parking lot and basement exit door. Instructed to seal all outer doors to prevent pest entrance.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed buckets of mole stored on ledge and condiments stored on shelf underneath unshielded waste water line in basement dry storage/utility room. Instructed to install shield on waste water line or relocate buckets of mole on ledge and condiments on shelf stored underneath said waste water line to prevent contamination from potenial drips.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Observed single use items such as single use napkins and disposable paper towels stored on shelf underneath unshielded waste water line in basement dry storage/utility room. Instructed to install shield on waste water line or relocate all single use items stored underneath said waste water line to prevent contamination from potenial drips.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instructed to ensure cups are lead-free or contain lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or remove from premises.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed damaged gaskets on ice machine lid. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets on ice machine lid and maintain. Observed opening(exposing insulation) in interior of left and middle doors of three door small cold holding unit in first floor prep area across from cookline. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace doors on said cold holding unit.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed non working wash gauge on low temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair or replace wash gauge on low temperature dish machine, instructed a ware washing machine shall be equipped with temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water in each wash tank. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no prep/dump sink in bar. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in bar a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed dust on interior of northside hood in first floor prep area and covering ceiling vent above hot holding unit on west side of first floor prep area. Instructed to clean interior of said hood and said ceiling vent in first floor prep area and maintain.

Allergen training as required

At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for multiple employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no clean -up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed first unisex toilet room hot running water temperature at hand sink in toilet room at 73.0f.must have hot water at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Must repair or replace low hot water pressure at first toilet room hand sink.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no barrier at front service counter at coffee machine and glass wear storage.must provide and maintain to prevent cross contamination of utensils.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Must provide garbage cans with lids in unisex toilet rooms and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must seal holes in wall in dining area at front window,hole in lower wall near rear hand washing sink,hole in lower wall inside of mop sink.must caulk opening around top of wall base under front counter display unit and base of revolving door frame surround.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Must provide ventilation in second unisex toilet room and repair or replace noisey ventilation unit in first one and maintain.