Wilma's Famous BBQ & Tavern

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 24, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 : observed several worn and pitted cutting boards must repair or replace to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from grease trap at 3- compartment sink,tape from walk in cooler shelving units to be smooth and easily cleanable.must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on beer walk in cooler door.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean excessive food debris build up from all cooking equipment,prep tables,coolers,shelving units in walk in coolers,dish racks.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must remove cardboard lined on floors in walk in cooler and dish washing area to be smooth and easily cleanable.must clean floor drains where needed.

     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 : must clean dust build up from all wall vents throughout premises.must clean food splatter from walls in prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace hole in wall in rear hallway outside of paper good storage area,loose floor panel at entry to food walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-202.11 : must replace burntout light in dish washing area to be good repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jun 17, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine in bar area sanitizing at 0.0 ppm's.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.(priority foundation 7-38-025)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.40 or more live small flies on walls and ceilings in rear prep,dish washing areas,mopsink area,rear soda caddy area,rear hallway,outside of toilet rooms.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/17/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a))(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate boxed frozen food items from floor in walk in freezer to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 : observed several worn and pitted cutting boards must repair or replace to be in good repair.

     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: Must remove rust from grease trap at 3- compartment sink,tape from walk in cooler shelving units to be smooth and easily cleanable.must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler.

     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: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on beer walk in cooler door.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean excessive food debris build up from all cooking equipment,prep tables,coolers,shelving units in walk in coolers,dish racks.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in wall in rear hallway outside of paper good storage area,loose floor panel at entry to food walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from all wall vents throughout premises.must clean food splatter from walls in prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard lined on floors in walk in cooler and dish washing area to be smooth and easily cleanbale.must clean floor drains where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in dish washing area to be good repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. May 5, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 : must provide a splash guard in between dump sink and hand sink in bar area to prevent cross contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 : observed several worn and pitted cutting boards must repair or replace to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on reach in cooler #1,missing handles on hot & cold holding units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean excessive food debris build up from all cooking equipment,prep tables,coolers,shelving units in walk in cooler.,dish racks.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace missing ceiling tiles over rear prep area prep tables to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up on filters& hood at hood of cooking equipment

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Apr 28, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   6 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying devices at hand sink in main kitchen hand sink paper towels were provided during inspection.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dish washing area hand sink not accesible observed a plastic container of dish washing liquid inside of said sink articles were removed during inspection must keep accessible at all times.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in front prep area were open foods are being prepared,handled and served (toasting of buns,garnishing burgers,etc)must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water with soap and towels and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs cooked foods such as 10lbs. Hot links-122.0f-123.4f.10lbs. Quartered chicken-113.4f-128.7f.1.5lbs. Macaroni & cheese-88.0f.in hot holding drawer.product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Appx.21.5lbs$77.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 1lb. Cole slaw-73.6f on prep table.4lbs. Perch-49.2f.3lbs. Chicken tenders-51.8f.inside of reach in cooler #1.product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.8lbs.$20(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(consolidated violation)

     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 improper temperature of 3- drawer hot holding unit at 131.0f and reach in cooler #1 at 58.4f with tcs foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag has been placed on units.must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below and hot holding unit at 135.0f or above. Must repair or replace.email:food@cityofchicago.org when ready.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation 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 evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies on walls and ceiling in dish washing area, rear prep area and mopsink area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/28/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in between dump sink and hand sink in bar area to prevent cross contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed several worn and pitted cutting boards must repair or replace to be in good repair.

     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: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on reach in cooler #1,missing handles on hot & cold holding units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at low temperature dish machine in bar area must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food debris build up from all cooking equipment,prep tables,coolers,shelving units in walk in cooler.,dish racks.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing ceiling tiles over rear prep area prep tables to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters& hood at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,fish,hot links,etc)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Apr 14, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

6. Dec 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the prep/dishwashing areas and in the restrooms.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed condensation and the method of cooling elbow noodles to be inadequate. Must leave food uncovered to cool properly during cooling process.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw shrimp in the reach-in cooler at the end of cookline stored directly in contact with ice cubes. Instructed management not store food items directly in contact with ice.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no running water when cold water knob is turned on at handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide. Also observed loose faucet at the three compartment sink in the bar area. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored in different areas of the kitchen. Must hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Aug 9, 2023 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

8. Oct 6, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not clean ehind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving tcs foods ( beef, chicke... ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Feb 24, 2021 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

10. Oct 1, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 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 written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #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 written procedures and supplies from bodily fluid spill kit for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events; no sanitizer. Facility must also obtain adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide both clean up policy and all supplies needed to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (deli meat) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prewrapped eating utensils not inverted. Instructed management to avoid contamination by inverting utensils with handles exposed after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Apr 18, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Floor in walk-in cooler in poor repair, metal plate dislodged and large gaps under. Instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers at main cook line with scruffy beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.

12. Aug 1, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the grease trap to the 3 compartment sink missing bolts. Provide and maintain all of the grease trap bolts.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with build up and the inside of an unsed 2 door cooler on the cook line with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine and coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under equipment and in corners at the bar are with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs under the hood. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink sprayer head hose in disrepair and the waste pipe under the right basin leaking. Instructed to replace the sprayer head hose and repair the plumbing leak.

13. Jan 13, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dishmachine in the prep area and the low temperature dish machine in the bar area in use with a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm chlorine. Instructed to provide and maintain sanitizer concentration at 50ppm chlorine. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the prep area cutting boards with dark grooves. Instructed to replace the cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drains at the bar with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the prep area 1 compartment sink not draining. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

14. Feb 18, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Storage shelving/racks in kitchen prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter, and bar area counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler in state of disrepair, floor had gaps, peeling metal section, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area not clean, need cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 2nd exposed hand sink faucet in kitchen prep area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

15. Oct 13, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Oct 8, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (water temperature at 66.1f) at the exposed hand sink on the north end of the cook line. Instructed to provide hot water at the exposed hand sink. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food items in large white bins inside of the kitchen unlabeled. Instructed to label all bulk food items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the large ice machine in the kitchen with build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs inside of the food walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the middle and left drain plug not working properly at the kitchen 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair the drain plugs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.

17. Jan 14, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers, spray bottles not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food strainers with loose wires, instructed not to use utensils in poor repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Deli meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged and missing section of wall base tiles next to rear walk-in cooler, instructed to repair.

18. Feb 13, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

19. Feb 6, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 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: During inpection observed no hand towels at 3 bar exposed hand sinks and no soap at one of the bar hand sinks. Instructed management to provide soap and hand towels at all bar exposed handsinks at all times.cdi 7-38-030 critical citation #h000083330 10

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Upon inspection found no hot water in the men's and ladies restroom on the second floor.must provide hot and cold water at all times at restroom facilities.serious citation 7-38-030 #h000083330 10

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipe under rear exposed hand sink closest to the dishmachine area.

20. Feb 10, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS.

    • 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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.