Pass

Buffalo Wings and Rings

3434 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 10, 2026

Buffalo Wings and Rings was last inspected on September 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 10, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.13: observed digital insect control devices stored above beverage areas in the rear prep area. Instructed to relocate from food contact surfaces and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the shelf under where the sauces are stored in the rear food prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the walls and floors in need of cleaning. Observed the walls and floors in the deep-frying area under the sauce area and above prep coolers and behind the dishwashing machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed the certified food manager in site without an allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must take course and maintain record on site.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

36 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of cooked chicken. Found two sheet trays of cooked chicken out at room temperature at improper hot holding temperatures of 73.4f-73.6f. Instructed all hot holding temperatures must reach and maintain 135f or above. Approximately 16lbs at $68 worth of product discarded. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored inside a prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Found a pack of beef burgers (47.7f) in the prep cooler in the front prep area. Found inside the walk-in cooler: boxes and containers of raw chicken wings and chicken breast (46.9f-50.1f), diced and sliced tomatoes (48.1f-48.9f), raw beef burgers (49.7f), containers of cooked chicken (48.9f-72.0f), two conatainers of mac and cheese (48.0f-49.1f). Instructed must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Approximately 1100lbs at $1800 worth of product at the time of the inspection. Priority 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #22

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler at improper cold holding temperature of 51.7.0f at the time of the inspection. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Unit tagged the day of the inspection. Shall not be used until reparied and reinspected by cdph. Priority 7-38-005, ciation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 or more small flies throughout faciltiy. Small flies were observed in rear prep area, dishwashing area, bar area, and the hallway of toilet rooms. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity, clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed digital insect control devices stored above beverage areas in the rear prep area. Instructed to relocate from food contact surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelf under where the sauces are stored in the rear food prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls and floors in need of cleaning. Observed the walls and floors in the deep-frying area under the sauce area and above prep coolers and behind the dishwashing machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, no certified food manager was on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Manager arrived on site before the conclusion of the inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager in site without an allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must take course and maintain record on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 observed wiping clothes improperly stored, on handsinks, prep tables, instructed to store properly in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 storage racks in the food prep areas, dish washing area and inside the walk in cooler with dirt/dust and food. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks. -must clean and maintain the lower surface of all of the coolers and freezers to remove food and dirt debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 the base of the faucet on the 3-component sink leaks when turned on. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 floor inside the walk in cooler is in poor repair and is a trip hazard. Instructed to fix floor and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 floors in the corners, under/around all heavy equipment, ice machine, inside the walk-in cooler/freezer with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -walls and ceiling tiles in the food prep area around all sinks, cooking/cooling equipment, and dish machine with food splatter, dirt, and dust buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceiling tiles throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store mops hanging up when not in use for proper air drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic on site has no city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid certificate. Priority foundation citation written on violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of insect activity on site. Observed about 60 live small flies on the walls/ceiling, storage racks and conduits in the kitchen/dish washing area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored, on handsinks, prep tables, instructed to store in properly in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Storage racks in the food prep areas, dish washing area and inside the walk in cooler with dirt/dust and food. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks. -must clean and maintain the lower surface of all of the coolers and freezers to remove food and dirt debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks when turned on. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor inside the walk in cooler is in poor repair and is a trip hazard. Instructed to fix floor and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around all heavy equipment, ice machine, inside the walk in cooler/freezer with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -walls and ceiling tiles in the food prep area around all sinks, cooking/cooling equipment and dish machine with food splatter, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceiling tiles throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store mops hanging up when not in use for proper air drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2612943 dated 02/27/2025 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -#49. 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris between the fryers. Instructed to clean. -#55. 6-501.12 observed excessive grease and food debris under the fryers in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize. -#58. 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate was provided for the inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirements for all food service sanitation managers. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation managers certificate. Instructed the person in charge that is on site must always have an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation managers certificate posted. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris between the fryers. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive grease and food debris under the fryers in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate was provided for the inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirements for all food service sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of insect activity on site. Observed about 25 live small flies on the walls and flying behind the bar area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris between the fryers. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in the toilet room. 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: 6-501.12 observed excessive grease and food debris under the fryers in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation managers certificate. Instructed the person in charge that is on site must always have an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation managers certificate posted. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate was provided for the inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirements for all food service sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed 1 of 3 hand washing sinks in the women's toilet room not turning on and 2 of 3 hand washing sinks in the men's toilet room not turning on. Instructed to repair and maintain adequate water at all hand washing sinks in the toilet rooms at all times. Observed 1 of 5 toilet room stalls with an out-of-order sign taped on the stall door in the women's toilet room. Instructed to repair said toilet stall and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a table in poor repair at the front customer serving area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.12 observed flour on the floors in the rear food prep area, accumulated dust on the vents throughout the food prep/dish washing area, accumulated dirt debris on floors under dry storage shelves and food splatters on various areas of the ceiling all located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 25 live small flies on the walls, boxes, and shelves of the front customer service area, bar area, and dish washing area and 1 large fly flying around the rear food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed 1 of 3 hand washing sinks in the women's toilet room not turning on and 2 of 3 hand washing sinks in the men's toilet room not turning on. Instructed to repair and maintain adequate water at all hand washing sinks in the toilet rooms at all times. Observed 1 of 5 toilet room stalls with an out-of-order sign taped on the stall door in the women's toilet room. Instructed to repair said toilet stall and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed flour on the floors in the rear food prep area, accumulated dust on the vents throughout the food prep/dish washing area, accumulated dirt debris on floors under dry storage shelves and food splatters on various areas of the ceiling all located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a table in poor repair at the front customer serving area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed time/temperature control for safety foods bone in chicken wings at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 47f - 73.4 f located in the reach in cooler, reach in drawer food prep cooler . Manager voluntarily discards and denatures all said tcs foods, approx 1,600 lbs at $1,600. Instructed to maintain a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:4) found continued non- compliance from inspection report #2573632 conducted on april 3, 2023. The following previous core violations were not corrected: 5-205.15 observed no running water at 1 out of 3 handwashing sinks located in women and men's toilet room. Instructed manager to provide running water at all handwashing sinks must maintain a minimum of 100f. 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of women employee/customer toilet room. Instructed to provide. 6-501.12 found all floor drains encrusted with an excessive substance amount. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain. 6-501.11 found hole in wall in hallway where toilet rooms are located. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 6-202.11 found the light shield in the rear by the dishwashing area broken. Instructed to repair or replace. 6-501.14 found vents in the rear above the food prep are…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature dish machine inadequately sanitizing dishes at 0 ppm. Instructed manager to provide an adequate concentration of sanitizing solution.instructed manager to no longer use the machine until it is adequately sanitizing dishes. Priority foundation violation.7-38-025. Citation issued. Dish machine was serviced at the time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed salmon thawed in vacuum packaging located in cooler. Instructed manager to remove salmon from vacuum packaging when thawing.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found preptable at front service ara broken. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      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: Observed no running water at 1 out of 3 handwashing sinks located in women and men's toilet room. Instructed manager to provide running water at all handwashing sinks must maintain a minimum of 100f.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside of women employee/customer toilet room. 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: 6-501.12 found all floor drains encrusted with an excessive substance amount. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found hole in wall in hallway where toilet rooms are located. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 found the light shield in the rear by the dishwashing area broken. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found vents in the rear above the food prep are filled with dust. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 found all floor drains encrusted with an excessive amount of substance. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 found light shield in rear by dishwashing area broken. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Found inadequate food storage practices. Raw chicken stored directly over ready to eat chicken.food shall be protected from cross contamination. Instructed manager to store raw chicken at bottom of shelf. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a 1/4 inch gap in between entrance double doors. Instructed manager to provide tight fitting doors at all times to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found all floor drains encrusted with an excessive amount of substance. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found light shield in rear broken. Insturcted to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report #2563918 conducted on 09/19/2022. The following previous core violation were not corrected: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris under the 3 compartment sink and low temperature dish machine and accumulated food debris under the shelves and refrigeration units in the food prep area. Instructed to clean. 6-201.11 observed the hand washing sink detached from the walk and in need of re-caulking. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable 2-102.13 observed the person in charge without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the small hallway towards the rear exit door. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the hand washing sink deattached from the walk and in need of re-caulking. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris under the 3 compartment sink and low temperature dish machine and accumulated food debris under the shelves and refrigeration units in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: 7-38-060 observed kid's meal menu offering soda pop drinks and 2 % milk. Instructed to only list healthy beverages as specified under law such as water, sparkling water or flavored water (may not include natural or artificial sweetners) fruit or vegetable juice designated as 100% juice, or nonfat or 1% dairy milk.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the person in charge without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior and interior bottom of the deep fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on some ceiling vents in the prep/dishwashing area; instructed to clean to remove dust. Observed the floor drains at sinks in need of cleaning; clean floor drains. Observed the walls around and behind kitchen equipment in need of cleaning to remove splatter and dust. Instructed to clean floors under around and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  15. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed female manager not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used in the walk in cooler as a shelf liner. Instructed to not re-use cardboard, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed an excessive accumulated black substance located on the walls by the low temperature dish machine and in the floor drains in the food prep area. Observed accumulated dust debris on the ceilings of the food prep area. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  16. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed flat grill drip tray full of grease, instructed to remove. Clean and maintain.

      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: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

      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 the toilet receptales in the ladies 5 stalls without covers, instructed to provide covered receptales.

      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 floors not clean under the fryer, ice machine, and behind the bar. Instructed to 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: Observed the light shields not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training, instructed to provide for all city of chicago managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  17. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored, on handsinks, prep tables, instructed to store in properly in sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the flat grill drip tray full with grease, instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      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: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

      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: Observed the floors not clean under the fryers, ice machine, and behind the bar, instructed to 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: Observed the light shields not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on premises at this time, only zerox copy, instructed manager to have original city of chicago sanitation certificate on premises at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handdrying towels or dryers at hand washing station in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide handdrying towels or dryers for all hand sinks. Corrected during inspection; operator volutarily provided paper towels for the handwash sink area. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • 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 8 live roaches on/in wall behind dishwasher. Instructed to seal gaps in wall, clean, and sanitize area. Advised to contact pest control for further treatment. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excess grease buildup on the grease waste container, and on the ground around the waste storage area. Instructed to remove excess grease, clean area, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excess food debris on food contact equipment. Observed excess food debris on the dishwasher. Instructed to remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain all equpment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excess food debris on floors of food prep and storage areas and in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove debris, clean, sanitize, 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 excess debris buildup on the walls and ceiling of the food prep and storage areas. Observed gaps in walls and by pipes. Instructed to fill gaps, remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excess debris and dust buidlup on the vents throughout facility. Instructed to remove excess debris and dust, clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in food prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove clutter and maintain.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures. Observed chicken tenders and chicken wings with temperatures between 43.5-47.1f inside of the prep coolers. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 80# of food worth $150. Critical 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: Observed live flying insects in the dishroom, wait station and behind the bar. Observed approximately 30 small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the dishroom, wait station and behind the bar. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (chicken at 154.4f) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1946267 on 7/8/16 not corrected: 32 - observed cardboard on prep area table storage shelves, instructed to remove. Also observed 3 door freezer in rear prep area with 2 doors walls exposed instulation, instructed to repair or replace freezer. 35 - observed the walls thru out not clean behind all equipment in rear kitchen/storage and dish area. Also in front bar/wait stations, instructed to clean all walls. Need to clean all ceiling vents, and light shields in rear prep/storage and dish area. 45 - observed no foodhandler certificates on premises.(only basset servers/sellers cert. For liquor), instructed to provide. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the 1 door prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 3 door freezer and 1 door prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drains to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

  22. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on prep area table storage shelves, instructed to remove. Also observed 3 door freezer in rear prep area with 2 doors walls exposed instulation, instructed to repair or replace freezer

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards, toaster/ not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean thru-out under and around all equipment/corners in kitchen prep/storage and dish area, also in the front waitstaff, and bar area, instructed to clean.also noticed standing water thru out, instructed to dry mop/remove all standing water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls thru out not clean behind all equipment in rear kitchen/storage and dish area. Also in front bar/wait stations, instructed to clean all walls. Need to clean all ceiling vents, and light shields in rear prep/storage and dish area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no foodhandler certificates on premises.(only basset servers/sellers cert. For liquor), instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info at this time.

  23. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No chicago certified manager on duty or certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods (chicken 178.8f)are prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair interior of doors on reach-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving, cooking equipment, sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and exposed sink near prep sink. Repair leaking drainpipe on exposed sink near prep sink.

  24. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1559718 on 6-30-15 34-clean all floor drains in prep, bar and dishwashing areas. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and bar areas. 35-clean all ceiling vents(dust buildup). Clean walls in prep and dish washing areas(dust buildup, spills). 38-repair leaking faucet on exposed sink in dish washing area. 41-elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Remove soiled water and store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair interior of doors on reach-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving, cooking equipment, sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and exposed sink near prep sink. Repair leaking drainpipe on exposed sink near prep sink.

  25. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all floor drains in prep, bar, and dishwashing areas. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and bar areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all ceiling vents(dust buildup). Clean walls in prep and dish washing areas (dust buildup. Spills).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on exposed sink in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Remove soiled water and store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

  26. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: South prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 50.3f instructed manager to repair and maintain 40f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed egg rolls 50.7f, diced tomatoes 50.4f, spinach dip 50.6f, sour cream 50.3f, hummus 48.7f, stored at improper temperature in prep cooler. Instructed manager to discard approximately 20lbs and $100. All cold food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage/recycling area not maintained. Both dumpsters overflowing with cardboard, lids not tight fitting. Instructed manager to maintain garbage/recycling area. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No chicago food sanitation certificates posted. Instructed manager to provide original certificates. Serious violation 7-38-012a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, compressor unit of bar coolers, exposed sink in beverage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all floor drains in prep, bar, and dishwashing areas. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and bar areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all ceiling vents(dust buildup). Clean walls in prep and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on exposed sink in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all prep coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Remove soiled water and store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

  27. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  28. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside gargabe area not clean, excessive grease accumulation on exterior lid and also on ground surrounding grease container. Overflowing dumpster with garbage exposed and lids not tightly fitted. Exterior of dumpsters not clean, foul odor in same area. Instd to clean surrounding area and have dumpsters lids closed tightly. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (chicken). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of dishmachine not maintained, excessive lime build-up on top and sides of unit. Instd to de lime and maintain same. Rusty surfaces of bottom shelves of tables. Instd to remove rust. Cutting boards in prep area stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of freezer door in poor repair, exposed insulation. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of freezer not clean, debris accumulation. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood flooring in walk-in cooler. Instd to seal same so as floor to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings (bandaids, medicine, purses, etc) improperly stored. Instd to store properly in designated area.

  29. Conditional

    Consultation · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of dishmachine not maintained, excessive lime build-up on top and sides of unit. Instd to de lime and maintain same. Rusty surfaces of bottom shelves of tables. Instd to remove rust. Cutting boards in prep area stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wire storage racks in dishwashing area and also rolling carts for storing dishmachine chemicals not clean. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood flooring in walk-in cooler. Instd to seal same so as floor to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles in prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink loose from wall at rear prep rear. Instd to repair same so as to be secure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: : employees personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store properly in designated area.

  30. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink in main prep area not convenient or maintained; unable to wash hands at sink due to heavy leaks at pipes and attached plumbing, basin of sink with excessive debris, and water valves have been turned off. Instd to have accessible and maintained at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical. Plumber arrived on site to repair sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of dishmachine not maintained, excessive lime build-up on top and sides of unit. Instd to de lime and maintain same. Rusty surfaces of bottom shelves of tables. Instd to remove rust. Cutting boards in prep area stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wire storage racks in dishwashing area and also rolling carts for storing dishmachine chemicals not clean. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood flooring in walk-in cooler. Instd to seal same so as floor to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink loose from wall at rear prep rear. Instd to repair same so as to be secure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store properly in designated area.

  31. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation sertificate posted / no proof of enrollment for reciprocity at this time when chicken wings are being prepared and cooled down at this time. Need to apply for reciprocity at hwc 30 e lake st. Room 1131 phone 1-312-553-5807.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to replace two door inserts (exposed instillation) at 3 door freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior and exterior of fryers, need to clean soda lines at the bag in box station. Clean hood and filters.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under rear fryers, dish room and under bag in box area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean walls in front bar area, rear dish area, prep area. Clean dusty ceiling vents out side restrooms, rear dish area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean inside light shields prep area ,dish area,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to de-lime dish machine, repair nozzle at rear 1 comp. Sink prep area, and repair handle at front bar sink.

  32. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors under the wait station and north end of the bar are dirty,clean the floors in detail.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings of the wait station have small fly fecal build-up;wash-rinse and sanitize area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The hot kitchen exposed handsink has low water pressure,corrected during inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: The ice scoop next to the ice machine is stored in murky water,scoop and container were sanitized at this time.The bar ice scoops are left with the handle in the ice,keep the scoop in a sanitary holder.

  33. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 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. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF FRESH CHICKEN BREAST STORED IN A ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.0 TO 52.1 DEGREES F. ALL SAID FOOD, VALUED AT ABOUT $20.00 WAS DISCARDED. COOLER AIR VENTS FOUND TO BE BLOCKED BY TRAYS AND ALUMINUM FOIL. ITEMS WERE REMOVED AND TEMPERATURE REACHED 41.1 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

    • 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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND LIGHT MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE UP AND LOWER ICE MACHINE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID AREAS CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED SODA DISPENSING NOOZLES WITH LIGHT MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  34. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation corrected from feb. 2010. Clean and maintain floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed on proper storage of wet mops. Must remove used mop water from buckets after mopping.

  35. 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOODS & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING & DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA,& INTERIOR WALLS IN CABINETS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS.

    • 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 WALL BASES & IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR FRONT DOORS AT CENTER MAKING SURE THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.