Alinea

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 6, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jun 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed expired allergen training certificate for certified food manager. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jun 23, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no approved haccp plan on site from cdph. Observed vacuum packaging machine on site in main kitchen preparation area without a haccp plan approved by cdph. Tagged machine "held for inspection" at time of inspection. Equipment not to be used. Instructed to contact cdph (food@cityofchicago.org) to start the approval process for any special processes such as vacuum packaging, sous vide, smoking/curing, sprouting, fermenting etc. Priority violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued. Observed rop being used for beef, fish, short ribs, squab, spruce tips all which were stored mainly in basement walk in cooler and chest freezer, garage, outdoor walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Must provide haccp plan which is approved by cdph. Food has been tagged and held for inspection. Food weighing approximately over 1,000 pounds at a cost of approximately $3,000.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood handling

     No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

     Inspector’s note: No variance approved by cdph. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. See violation #29 for citation.

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler chopping vegetables without wearing a hair restraint. Must wear an effective hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training certificate for certified food manager. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Jun 9, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jul 30, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 - observed the garage door bottom seal to be damaged and torn with multiple holes over an inch throughout to exterior. Instucted manager to repair or replace to rodent proof the bottom seal of garage door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 - observed food storage bins and dry goods stored beneath unprotected/not shielded wastewater and sewer lines in the crawl space storage room located beyond the employee locker room in the basement. Instructed manager to provide appropriate shielding or move all food items and storage bins from below any unprotected sewer and wastewater lines.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) - observed food service equipment and utensils stored beneath unprotected/not shielded wastewater and sewer lines in the crawl space storage room located beyond the employee locker room in the basement. Instructed manager to provide appropriate shielding or move all food items and storage bins from below any unprotected sewer and wastewater lines.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 - observed the lid of the white chest freezer in grarage dry storage area to be heavily rusted and damaged throughout. Instructed manager to repair or replace to provide a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 - observed the ceiling in the garage storage area to be heavily damaged and water stained throughout, with a large patch in the area over the white chest freezer. Instructed manager to repair or replace ceiling and maintain facilities in good repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jul 22, 2024 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   6 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE FOR USE IN THE 2ND FLOOR CARRIAGE HOUSE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT TWO HAND SINKS IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE TWO HAND SINKS IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA IN KITCHEN AND ONE SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS AND BOWLS AND USED FOR DUMPING OF LIQUIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, AND TO RESTRICT USE OF SINKS TO ONLY HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CONDENSATE LINE OF DEHUMIDIFIER TO BE DRAINING DIRECTLY INTO HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REROUTE TO APPROPRIATE DRAINAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign available in the bathroom located in the carriage house 2nd floor preparation area. Instructed to provide appropriate handwashing sign.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two (2) vacuum packaging machines on site: one in main kitchen preparation area and one in the carriage house 2nd floor preparation area. Sous vide equipment also at carriage house 2nd floor. No haccp plan or variance approval is available or provided at time of inpsection. Tagged both machines "held for inspection" at time of inspection. Equipment not to be used. Instructed to contact cdph (food@cityofchicago.org) to start the approval process for any special processes such as vacuum packaging, sous vide, smoking/curing, sprouting, fermenting etc. Priority violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the garage door bottom seal to be damaged and torn with multiple holes over an inch throughout to exterior. Instucted manager to repair or replace to rodent proof the bottom seal of garage door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage bins and dry goods stored beneath unprotected/not shielded wastewater and sewer lines in the crawl space storage room located beyond the employee locker room in the basement. Instructed manager to provide appropriate shielding or move all food items and storage bins from below any unprotected sewer and wastewater lines.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage bins and containers stored on the floor and under shelves in the crawl space storage room located beyond the employee locker room in the basement. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches from floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 - observed employees in food preparation area preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service equipment and utensils stored beneath unprotected/not shielded wastewater and sewer lines in the crawl space storage room located beyond the employee locker room in the basement. Instructed manager to provide appropriate shielding or move all food items and storage bins from below any unprotected sewer and wastewater lines.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the lid of the white chest freezer in grarage dry storage area to be heavily rusted and damaged throughout. Instructed manager to repair or replace to provide a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 - observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler located in rear outside of premises. Must repaint or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bathroom door of carriage house 2nd floor preparation area and first floor women's locker room to not be self closing. Instructed manager to provide mechanism to make bathroom door self closing.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle available in the bathroom located in the carriage house 2nd floor preparation area. Instructed manager to provide covered trash receptacle.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the garage storage area to be heavily damaged and water stained throughout, with a large patch in the area over the white chest freezer. Instructed manager to repair or replace ceiling and maintain facilities in good repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of spilled flour, spices, grains, and food debris on the floor along the walls and under the shelves and equipment in the crawl space storage room located beyond the employee locker room in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain the area free of any spillage and food debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no mechnanical ventilation of any kind over the 4 burner natural gas stove top located in the carriage house 2nd floor preparation area. Instructed manager to provide a system of mechnical ventilation of sufficient capacity, as required by local law and codes.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkFood handling

     Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO APPROPRIATE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED AT THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN AT EACH DOOR TO EXTERIOR. FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2024, VIOLATION 7-32-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 62)

     Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

7. Apr 29, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees in food preparation area preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler located in rear outside of premises. Must repaint or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

8. Apr 18, 2024 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

9. Feb 16, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

10. Jan 12, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

11. Jun 23, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found procedure/plan on site however kit not complete missing solution to control norovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal event. Instructed facility to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs,steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside two door reach-in cooler by the east dish room in the kitchen,from cooking equipment. Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe under handwashing sink at coffee station,second floor. Repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: No self closing door provided at first floor washroom,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drains and floor under the three compartment sink with debris(kitchen). Floor inside the liquor room with excess dust,spider webs etc.clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken caulking on wall at high temp dish room,remove. Also peeling paint about the ice machine,remove. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent materia

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Jun 16, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found procedure/plan on site however kit not complete missing solution to control norovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal event. Instructed facility to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Bottle fountain installed at handwashing sinks must be removed through out priority foundation: 7-38-030.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: FOUND 53 EACH OF 16oz OF HALF AND HALF MILK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.6F, PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. VALUE $82. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs,steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside two door reach-in cooler by the east dish room in the kitchen,from cooking equipment. Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe under handwashing sink at coffee station,second floor. Repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: No self closing door provided at first floor washroom,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drains and floor under the three compartment sink with debris(kitchen). Floor inside the liquor room with excess dust,spider webs etc.clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken caulking on wall at high temp dish room,remove. Also peeling paint about the ice machine,remove. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificates must be provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Mar 8, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no necessary items/kit on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide vomit and diarheal clean up procedure and necessary items/kit (disposal mop head, single use gloves, face mask and approved chemical sanitizer)/ on site and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed glass ware stored upright on shelving units in 1st floor dining room, coffee stations and 2nd floor dining room. Informed manager that in use glass ware stored upright in storage must be protected during storage from contamination. Instructed manager to store glass ware items inverted or upside down, wrap or cover and to store flatware in dinner linens to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on employee restroom in basement dry storage area adjacent to ice machine area. Instructed manager to install self closing device on door in employee rest room. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

14. Feb 7, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

15. Dec 10, 2018 Conditional

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder on raw cook foods on menu. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not rodent proof door has approximately one inch opening on bottom door. Must make door rodent proof to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly storw wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear kitchen area. Must repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor along wall base in water room. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

16. May 1, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on the interior panels of ice machine located in basement. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening into wall inside water heater tank in basement. Must seal and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few items not elevated 6inches off floor in basement rear foof storage room. Must elevate items and maintain.

17. Apr 16, 2018 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape on the bottom of the lt dish machine on the east wall in the kitchen. Instructed remove tape, duct tape prohibited.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean, with food debris and dust accumulation, in the following areas; food debris and dust accumulation; coffee station on 2nd floor, and floor corners throughout basement. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood above dish machine not clean, excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

18. Jan 23, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape on the bottom of the lt dish machine on the east wall in the kitchen. Instructed remove tape, duct tape prohibited.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean, with food debris and dust accumulation, in the following areas; food debris and dust accumulation; coffee station on 2nd floor, and floor corners throughout basement. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood above dish machine not clean, excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

19. Jan 5, 2017 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

20. Sep 8, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COUNTERS.

21. Aug 30, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies on decaying honey dew melons and potatoes in basement food storage area.also appx.5 live large flies flying around same area.discard decaying fruit.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/30/16.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original container in 2nd fl. Porter area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guards at all hand sinks in 1st fl. Prep area next to prep counters.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on dairy & meat prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from lower cabinets where garbage cans are stored.must clean build up on interior panel of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor around floor drains and floor drains.must remove water from floor near and under ice machine and keep dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky drain line under ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate boxes of water off of floor in 2nd fl. Porter area

22. Oct 13, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install a self closer device on the washroom door in the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation of the washroom in the basement,(not working) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph food handler's certificate for the employees. Must provide next routine inspection.

23. Oct 6, 2015 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

24. Jun 3, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: High temp dish machine not reaching the final rinse of 180f. Dish machine was run for three times already with final water temp rinse of 140f only. (premises is preparing and cooking at the time of inspection). Manager called echolab technician and was able to have final rinse of 180f during inspection. Citation issued critical 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the door and walls throughout basement. Must scrape peeling paint and repaint. Dust accumulated on the hood above the dish machine. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb on the hood in the kitchen. Must replace.

25. May 23, 2014 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

26. Sep 10, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair openings into ceiling and wall by ice macine and locker room in basement food storage area.

27. Dec 19, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the opening in the ceiling of the wine storage closet.

28. Dec 8, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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.SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • 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.1 DOOR ELECTRIC OVEN ON PREP TABLE IF OVER 7.5 KW MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION.

29. Nov 30, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.WE OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,NO TEMPERATURE LOG FOR VERIFICATION OF SAID FOODS COOLING.WE OBSERVED COOKED PURPLE CABBAGE AT 108.5F AND COOKED POTATO SOUP AT 51.8F IN ICE BATH PROCESS OF COOLING. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 4# OF FOOD WORTH $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLING CUTTING/SLICING AT FOOD PREP AREA,THEN RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSIL AT DISHMACHINE AREA AND UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED WITH GLOVES AND NOTICED A LIGHT WHITE GAUZE OVER HIS RIGHT HAND WEARING GLOVES AND UNABLE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY PER CITY CODE. WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AREA AND ASSIGNED TO OTHER NON FOOD AREAS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGERS TO EDUCATE FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation..FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY A PROFEESIONAL,PROVIDE SERVICE INVOICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT DOOR TO PREMISES NOT INSECT-RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • 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.SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AREA,PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPER AT 3 COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREAS,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE.

    • 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.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ICE MACHINE,COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE 2ND FLOOR ALSO HANDSINKS ARE SLOW DRAINING INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS 2ND FLOOR,DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALSO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING BASEMENT AREA,1 DOOR ELECTRIC OVEN ON PREP TABLE IF OVER 7.5 KW MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM,STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.