Lago Banquets
6121 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Banquet Hall ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
No Entry · as of Jul 20, 2026
Lago Banquets was last inspected on July 20, 2026 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 20, 2026 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine not clean. Noted slight yellow substance on top interior surface. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on 2 compartment faucet . The surface must be smooth and cleanable
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food service at times of inspection. Banquet hall was not open and operation at time of inspection. Facility stated certified manager is available during events when food is been prepped and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap along the right side of the side storage exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on the ventilation hood filters in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap along the right side of the side storage exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found over 35 live ants on the floor in the bar. Instucted to remove all ants and activity, clean/sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is slow draining. When water from one compartment is drained; water backs up into adjacent compartments. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found base coving missing from wall behind the silver refrigerator in the kitchen. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on the ventilation hood filters in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Must provide and maitain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2"gap along the bottom of rear receiving door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles provided inside the women's washroom. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and water damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage room and dining area. Must repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a complete supply kit to respond to vomit and diarrheal events in accordance with the clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(A) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 (C) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOODS IN THE COOLER AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 (A) (B) (D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 1" GAP ALONG BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO GAP.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-305.11 (A) (B) (C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ALL BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL 6" OFF FLOOR IN BAR AREA.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 (B)(1)(2) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK. MUST REMOVE.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (B)(1)(2) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS INVERTED.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 (A)(1)(2) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAG USED TO STORE TORTILLAS IN THE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN BACKSPLASH OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE VISIBLY ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR COVING THAT IS AT LEAST 4 INCHES IN HEIGHT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING BROKEN AND MISSING IN PARTS IN THE BOILER ROOM. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY 3 COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS. Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER/BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED EXCESS SPRAY FOAM USED THROUGHOUT THE BOILER ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA. Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical14 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must install handwash sink in the bar area. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-030 (c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slimy pink and black substance on the interior of the ice machine used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proper labels for date marking and disposition of refridgerated tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed foods in the cooler and on the storage shelves under the prep table not in original container, without labeling. Must provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1" gap along base of rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal to gap.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must store all bottles of alcohol 6" off floor in bar area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths stored on side of handwash sink. Must remove.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store clean utensils inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bag used to store tortillas in the cooler. Must provide food grade bags/containers for all food storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed test strips for the sanitizing solution were for testing quaternary ammonium but the sanitizing solution used on premise is chlorine. Must provide accurate test strips. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean backsplash of the stove in the kitchen.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must provide backflow prevention device to be visibly accessible during inspection.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained and broken ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Observed ceiling broken and missing in parts in the boiler room. Observed hole in wall by 3 comp sink in the food prep area. Must repair and maintain areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood under/behind the bar. Observed excess spray foam used throughout the boiler room and under the three comp sink. Must remove. Must provide a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable floor coving that is at least 4 inches in height throughout prep areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean ventilation hood in the food prep area, and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace broken light shield in dining area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler training certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation#: pa 100-0367 no citation issued
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- comp sink at bar area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing floor tiles in 1st stall in women's toiletroom
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken wall base behind storage shelves and refrigerators in prep area.must clean debri from hood and filters.must adjust door sweep on rear delivery door
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed front bar gun not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also defrost rear freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in the mens restroom ceiling, instructed remove and reseal.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard between the kitchen exposed hand sink and two compartment prep sink. Rusty metal dish rack in the kitchen. Must remove rust or replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the dining room and kitchen. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Sprayer spring arm on the three compartment sink hangs below the wash basin line. Must repair to rest above basin line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates. Must provide for all required food handler employees.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace or repair wooden glass shelf above 3 compartment bar sink behind bar (must be smooth and easily cleanable).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet neck and handle at 2 compartment sink in rear prep area.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust and clean in detail the grease trap box(rusted and grease build-up on the lid). Must install a splash guard between the ice bin and the exposed hand sink behind the bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Vent cover in both washrooms with dust build-up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Gap/opening on the ceiling and walls around the conduit and pipes in the rear storage room and mop sink area. Instructed to seal the gap/opening and maintain. Stained ceiling tiles above the cabinet in the stage. Must replace ceiling tiles. Cracked wall tiles inside the mens washroom above the urinals. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Self closing device on both washrooms, not working. Instructed to install working self closing device.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Missing working drain stoppers for the 3 compartmnet and 2 compartment sink. Must provide working drain stoppers.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.------ MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
No violations
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