The Barn
1659 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
No Entry · as of Oct 13, 2026
The Barn was last inspected on October 13, 2026 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 13, 2026 · Complaint
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
29 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed the bulk dry food storage containers not label with common food name. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed the serving/cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, whisk) not inverted on the dish storage shelf. Instructed invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed holes in the lower walls in the basement food prep area. Holes were in the pizza prep area under handwashing sink and in dishwahsing area near the mop sink closet. Instructed to seal holes to eliminate potential harborage points for pest and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no allergen training certificate from certified food manager on site. Instructed all certified food managers must have allergen training certificate and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed the bulk dry food storage containers not label with common food name. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the serving/cooking untesils (spoons, spatulas, whisk) not inverted on the dish storage shelf. Instructed invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility uses high temperature sanitizing dish machine and the irreversible temperature measuring device provided at the time of the inspection was not registering the utensil surface temperature, during hot water sanitation. Instructed to provide an adequate irreversible measuring unit for the high temperature diswashing machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed holes in the lower walls in the basement food prep area. Holes were in the pizza prep area under handwashing sink and in dishwahsing area near the mop sink closet. Instructed to seal holes to eliminate potential harborage points for pest and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate from certified food manager on site. Instructed all certified food managers must have allergen training certificate and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a): observed previous inspection summary report from 03/21/2025 not posted in public view. License covered the mentioned summary report. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post the entire summary report for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b), citation issued
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises for sick employees. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for all food-handling employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splashguard at the exposed hand washing sinks in the dishroom and in the pizza prep area to preven contamination of clean dishes and food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed unpainted drywall panels on the ceiling above the pizza prep area. Management instructed to paint so the surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Replace the light that is out above the cook's prep line.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was posted in the public view. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it because of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the wall mounted potato slicer with food debris on it.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 20 live small flying insects flying around behind the bar area and resting on the soda gun nozzles and bottles of liquor. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator on the premises to measure the surface temperature of dishes being sanitized in the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the wall mounted potato slicer with food debris on it.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling of the food prep area in several areas. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the affected areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed several large food containers with dry products ( salt, sugar) without proper common food name markings. Must label bulk and working food containers with contents common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper stored in the ice bin with handle touching ice. Instructed on how to store ice scoop between uses properly.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks in bar area and wait station area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4' gap along bottom of garbage door.must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to dish storage rack in dish washing area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring device at the plate for high temperature dish machine.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean spider webs from window sills,counter tops,ice bins, sinks, fryer cabinets and wheel bases.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean toilet bowls and hand sinks in all toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall tiles in basement prep area,missing wall base in wait station area,damaged floor tiles at bar area & dish washing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in electrical and hot water tank areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on light shields in basement prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shield in prep area,burnt out heat lamp light bulb.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: - observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: - observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Facility currently has a bodily fluid spill kit. Instructed person in charge to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: - observed crates used for non food and equipment storage. Instructed to remove and provide proper shelving units that is elevated to at least 6 inches from the ground.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: - observed no food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the ice machine to remove all build up. All pop guns and holders in need of detsil cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in 1st floor bar, in 1st floor bus station, in basement dishroom and rear basement storage area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the cooking equipment and ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a 3-comp. Sink or dish machine large enough to submerge the large pots on the premises or remove the large pots.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the light shields in the food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Scrape and repaint the peeling paint from the ceiling above the food service line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace the missing hot water handle for the exposed handwashing sink.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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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 food manager present while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Premises serves hamburgers, chicken and salads. 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor of the dry storage area under the wire storage racks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: The above is still operating without a certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared such as chichen and sauces,also still observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or displayed at this time of inspection serious violation 7-38-012,citation issued
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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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 10 fruit files at the bar area and on wall near front booth area,serious violation 7-38-020,citation issued
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared such as salsa also observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or displayed at this time of inspection,serious violation 7-38-012,citation issued
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The kitchen tile walls are dirty at the bottom, clean the walls in detail
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The air conditioner drain pan runs onto the floor of the mop area, clean up and repair plumbing.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The kitchen tile walls are dirty at the bottom, clean the walls in detail.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The air conditioner drain pan runs onto the floor of the mop area, clean up and repair plumbing.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The ice machine has some buildup on the door area; clean, rinse and sanitize said unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink in the dishroom has low water pressure, increase the water supply.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License-Task Force · Fail
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.