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Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on cold hold prep cooler in poor repair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom pipe of handsink in men's restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2618605 DATED:6/4/25 NOT CORRECTED; #55-MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN UNCLEAN WATER IN MOP BUCKET. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to airdry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.#57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE#58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Liquor storage stored underneath sewer lines that are not shielded in basement . Instd to store properly and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Heavily stained cutting boards at prep line. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure such items are lead-free or lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or removed from premises

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive debris accumulation at 3-compartment sink floor drain. Instd to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN UNCLEAN WATER IN MOP BUCKET. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to airdry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed 1/4in gap at top of exterior door in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a; b;d) observed various lids and utensils stored in soiled container. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all containers where clean utensils are stored.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build-up on interiors of cold hold unit door. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4in gap at top of exterior door in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed various lids and utensils stored in soiled container. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all containers where clean utensils are stored.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up on interiors of cold hold unit door. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed flavored syrup stored on floor in bar area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored under unshielded waste lines in basement. Instructed manager to remove single service articles or encase waste lines to protect from potential leakage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in basement dry food storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed flavored syrup stored on floor in bar area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils not inverted in wait station/beverage area. Instructed manager to invert all utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored under unshielded waste lines in basement. Instructed manager to remove single service articles or encase waste lines to protect from potential leakage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in basement dry food storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris on floors in basement storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shield in rear prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2550091 on 2-22-22:10-observed no handwashing signs in male and female washrooms. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain at all times.39-observed food items stored under unshielded sewage line pipes.instructed person in charge to cover or remove food items. 47-observed cutting boards with deep dark grooves. Instructed person in charge to deep clean or replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored under unshielded sewage line pipes.instructed person in charge to cover or remove food items.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep dark grooves. Instructed person in charge to deep clean or replace and maintain.

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: Observed sinks throughout facility to not maintain hot water at proper temperature of 100f-120f, hot water upon inspection registered at 74.8f. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain sufficient hot water of 100f-120f at all handsinks and 110f at 3comp sinks throughout facility. Priority citation issued 7-38-030(c)

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for checking dine in customers vaccination status regarding covid-19. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain on site for review.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food items in the basement storage area in need of labeling and proper storage container. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a clean in place place procedure for all large pots on site. Instructed to provide

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All non food contact surface at line area in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean all areas to remove grease

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors at the 3 compartment sink in dish wash area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Better lighting needed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food items in the basement storage area in need of labeling and proper storage container. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: See violation #59

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a clean in place place procedure for all large pots on site. Instructed to provide

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All non food contact surface at line area in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean all areas to remove grease

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors at the 3 compartment sink in dish wash area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation system in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Better lighting needed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer on site to adequately measure temperatures of tcs foods. Instructed to obtain and maintain priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food items in the basement storage area in need of labeling and proper storage container. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed fruit fly activity in rear dish area. Approximately 10-12 flies present. Instructed to clean, sanitize all areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide complete logbook and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a clean in place place procedure for all large pots on site. Instructed to provide

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All non food contact surface at line area in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean all areas to remove grease

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors at the 3 compartment sink in dish wash area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation system in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Better lighting needed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Broken hinges on ice machine door. Instd ti repair and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Hinges missing on ice machine door. Instd to repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty freezer storage racks, instructed to remove rust/replace.also observed compressor drain line not maintained, ice on build up, instructed to repair, and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards in the prep area not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.also clean interior of microwave.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile in ladies restroom, instructed to replace. Also clean wall in rear dish return area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed front bar water handle in poor repair(loose), instructed to repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handlers requirements, instructed to provide.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: : seal raw wood shelving next to ice machine. Exterior of dishmachine and all attached hardware with excessive lime/calcium build up. Instd to de lime and maintain

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor in basement not clean, old debris. Instd to clean and maintain

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing in rear. Instd to replace same.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clutter/unused equipment in rear (old sinks on floor). Instd to remove same

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Seal raw wood shelving next to ice machine. Exterior of dishmachine and all attached hardware with excessive lime/calcium build up. Instd to de lime and maintain

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor in basement not clean, old debris. Instd to clean and maintain

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing in rear. Instd to replace same.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clutter/unused equipment in rear (old sinks on floor). Instd to remove same.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook or proof of service on site or available. Instd to provide same. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained, excessive debris, old mattress, shelving, etc around dumpster. Instd to clean and maintain area. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Seal raw wood shelving next to ice machine. Exterior of dishmachine and all attached hardware with excessive lime/calcium build up. Instd to de lime and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor in basement not clean, old debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing in rear. Instd to replace same.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clutter/unused equipment in rear (old sinks on floor). Instd to remove same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Paint raw wood shelves in storage area of the basement. Correct and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: All items in the basement must be up off the floor. Floors in basement in need of cleaning to remove all clutter. Must clean and correct

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shield missing in rear prep area. Must correct and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in basement must be removed and or organized. Correct and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed new wall front prep area, instructed to seal (paint). Also clean the wall behind the cooking area. Observed the rear prep area light shield not clean, instructed to clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the bar 3 comp. Nozzle leaking, instructed to repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on premises at this itme, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior of the deep fryers, interior of the reach-in ice cream freezer and storage racks in prep area-remove rust and food spills.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains, floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the ceiling tiles/vents in the prep area- remove dirt/dust build up.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain the leak at the pipe under the sanitizing compartment on the rear 3-comp. Sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide and conspicously place thermometers in prep coolers.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All cooked foods to be properly labeled and dated.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile in prep area in poor repair, peeling paint. Replace same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: shelves in walk in cooler, all cooking equipment, and interior of ice machine. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door in need of self closing device. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Interior panel 0f ice machine not clean. Clean same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Shelf under co2 tanks not clean. Clean same and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tiles by basement door.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Wire storage racks not clean. Clean same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Lightshields in prep area not clean. Clean same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on storage racks. Remove same so as to have surface smooth and easily cleanable.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in womens toilet room. Replace same. Clean vent and lightshield in womens toilet room.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment faucet leaking, wrapped in plastic. Repair same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometers missing in prep coolers. Provide.