Pequod's Pizza

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 6, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15--- rear screened exit door in use noted with open 1 inch gaps on the top sides and bottom threshold of the door. Must provide a tight fitting seal on all sides.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout all storage areas must be elevated from the floors to enable cleaning and monitoring at all times.

     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: : 6-201.11--- the floors in the following areas with dirt, debris and excessive food accumulation: under the pizza ovens, throughout all walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer, throughout and under all shelving in the garage dry food storage. Instructed to clean and maintain all.----noted cement flooring in several areas of the kitchen with deep grooves and missing cement. Instruct to repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable. : 6-201.13--- missing baseboard coving with large open gaps behind both toilets in the 1st floor woman's washroom. Instructed to replace/seal

     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---- floors under and around the dish machine and grease trap, under the steam table with grease and food debris.----wall behind the steam table with excessive grease. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Apr 28, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir and interior ice shoot with black and pink slime substance. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     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: : 6-202.15--- rear screened exit door in use noted with open 1 inch gaps on the top sides and bottom threshold of the door. Must provide a tight fitting seal on all sides.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: : 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout all storage areas must be elevated from the floors to enable cleaning and monitoring at all times.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of the microwave oven with food splatter. Table top can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Outside grease receptacle with excessive grease spillage on top of the container and on sides. Empty oil container and other debris on the grounds surrounding the containers and on surrounding grounds. Instructed to remove all spilled grease and debris from the grounds and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under and around the dish machine and grease trap, under the steam table with grease and food debris.----wall behind the steam table with excessive grease. Instructed to clean and maintain 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--- the floors in the following areas with dirt, debris and excessive food accumulation: under the pizza ovens, throughout all walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer, throughout and under all shelving in the garage dry food storage. Instructed to clean and maintain all.----noted cement flooring in several areas of the kitchen with deep grooves and missing cement. Instruct to repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable. : 6-201.13--- missing baseboard coving with large open gaps behind both toilets in the 1st floor woman's washroom. Instructed to replace/seal

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted an employee's personal backpack being stored on food contact containers in the storage garage. Must provide a designated storage area for employees personal belongings away from food and food contact items.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Mar 10, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15--- rear screened exit door in use noted with open 1 inch gaps on the top sides and bottom threshold of the door. Must provide a tight fitting seal on all sides.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout all storage areas must be elevated from the floors to enable cleaning and monitoring at all times.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)---- pizza prep cooler(right side 2 door) in poor repair with missing plastic at the upper left side exposing fiberglass insulation. Instructed to replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable. : 4-101.17---- noted raw wooden blocks used to prop up the 2nd floor ice machine must be painted/sealed to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All core violations corrected.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- the floors in the following areas with dirt, debris and excessive food accumulation: under the pizza ovens, throughout all walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer, throughout and under all shelving in the garage dry food storage. Instructed to clean and maintain all.----noted cement flooring in several areas of the kitchen with deep grooves and missing cement. Instruct to repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable. : 6-201.13--- missing baseboard coving with large open gaps behind both toilets in the 1st floor woman's washroom. Instructed to replace/seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Feb 25, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical14 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted prepared tcs foods such as cooked sausage, fresh sliced vegetables, pizza sauce, cleaned and chopped leafy lettuce throughout the garage walk-in cooler not date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. No labels of any kind on the foods. All discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Rear screened exit door in use noted with open 1 inch gaps on the top sides and bottom threshold of the door. Must provide a tight fitting seal on all sides.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted food handlers with beards must wear effective beard restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All clean stored pots/pans in storage room and to go food food containers on the cooks line must be stored inverted.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout all storage areas must be elevated from the floors to enable cleaning and monitoring at all times.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.----must not use cardboard and tape to seal a hole/opening of the door of the womans washroom on the 2nd floor. Must properly seal.

     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: Pizza prep cooler(right side 2 door) in poor repair with missing plastic at the upper left side exposing fiberglass insulation. Instructed to replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable.

     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: Green colored cutting board on the cooks line noted with deep blackened grooves on both sides. Instructed to resurface or replace.

     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: Noted raw wooden blocks used to prop up the 2nd floor ice machine must be painted/sealed to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use use cardboard as liner for shelving throughout.-----all shelving throughout the rear storage at the dessert cooler dirty.----top portion of the dish washing machine with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain all.----pressed wood shelving above the 2nd floor server station hand washing sink in poor repair with badly damaged, chipping wood. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of all coolers in kitchen,exterior of food processor with food debris.instructed to clean and maintain all.----must not use tinfoil as liner for shelving inside all coolers. Instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors in the following areas with dirt, debris and excessive food accumulation: in the basement, in the hot water tank closet, under the pizza ovens, throughout all walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer, throughout and under all shelving in the garage dry food storage. Instructed to clean and maintain all.----noted cement flooring in several areas of the kitchen with deep grooves and missing cement. Instruct to repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Employees must not store their bicycles in the garage dry food storage room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing baseboard coving with large open gaps behind both toilets in the 1st floor woman's washroom. Instructed to replace/seal.

     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 not corrected from 4-9-25 report #2615431 #49- observed the prep coolers located next to the dish machine and utility closet to have heavy food debris in all gaskets. Observed inside of microwave on all walls and upper roof to be heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all gaskets and internal components of microwave free of excessive food debris, grease, and trash build up.#55- observed excessive trash/plastic debris on the floors in the bar on 2nd floor below 3 compartment sink. Observed excessive grease build up on the floor below the deep fryers in kitchen prep area. Instructed managers to detail clean both areas and maintain free of excessive grease, food debris, and trash build up.priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Apr 9, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler near the 1 compartment prep sink and fryers and dessert cooler near the rear exit to be missing a thermometer to measure internal ambient air temperature. Instructed manager to ensure a thermometer is provided for all coolers to measure internal ambient air temperature.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets of prep cooler doors of both prep coolers located next to dish machine/utility closet to be heavily torn and missing large pieces. Instructed manager to replace torn gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the prep coolers located next to the dish machine and utility closet to have heavy food debris in all gaskets. Observed inside of microwave on all walls and upper roof to be heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all gaskets and internal components of microwabe free of excessive food debris, grease, and trash build up.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the handle of the cold water in the hand sink located in 2nd floor bar to be missing. Cold water is still available and able to be turned on. Instructed manager to service hand sink, replace missing handle, and maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive trash/plastic debris on the floors in the bar on 2nd floor below 3 compartment sink. Observed excessive grease build up on the floor below the deep fryers in kitchen prep area. Instructed managers to detail clean both areas and maintain free of excessive grease, food debris, and trash build up.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light in walk in cooler in garage storage area to be hanging loosely and broken from wall. Instructed to service and reattach light and maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two (2) of three (3) light bulbs not functioning in right side of exhaust in kitchen prep area. Observed lights to be not functional/very dim in the garage storage area near the walk in cooler entrances. Instructed to service and ensure adeqaute lighting is provided in all storage and prep areas.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed protective cover of light in garage walk in cooler to be missing. Instructed manager to provide light cover or shatter resistant bulb in walk in cooler in garage.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Sep 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted top interior of ice machine bin in upstairs ice room in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize all surfaces and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted pizza boxes stored right side up. Instructed to invert/ cover to keep interior surface free from potential contaminants.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted food debris and grime on interior walls of all top cold holding units in kitchen. Instructed to deep clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted grease build up on top exterior of grease waste receptacle. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted excessive dust build up on ceiling vent in hall leading to kitchen, dirty ceiling tiles and dust on ceiling vents in kitchen above pizza boxes, food debris underneath all booths in upstairs rear seating area, and floors in basement in need of cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted grease build up on hood filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Dec 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryers. Must 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: Instructed to clean floors throughout kitchen prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates during inspection. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jun 1, 2022 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

9. May 5, 2022 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

10. Apr 29, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Apr 22, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Hot water temperature in men's first floor washroom at washbowl at 50. F and below. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f at said washbowl. Adequate hot water is found at all other sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored items, boxed togo containers, must be elevated from the floors throughout the outside storage area

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No discharge hose attached at pop gun holder at second floor bar, instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked cement floor in the kitchen between the prep/cold unit and high temp dishmachine. The surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as matting for floors in the dish washing area. Matting must be washable/cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Aug 20, 2021 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a very thick black and slimy substance inside the upper compartment of the ice machine dripping onto the ice.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed management not to use ice machines until equipment is detail cleaned and sanitize. Priority foundation #7-38-005 -

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted premise using high-temperature dishwashing machine and not properly sanitizing. The temperature of dishwashing was reading 160f at the time of inspection. The manager immediately called for maintenance. Instructed management not to use equipment until temperature of dishwasher final rinse is reading 180f and above. Priority violation #7-38-025

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers and walk-in cooler to be improper:-pepperoni (49.2f/47.1), ham (57.9f/47), tomatoes 44.1f, cheese 47, marinara sauce 77f (ice container), salsa 63.9f, green peppers 54.3f, salad dressings (individually packaged 53.9f, sausage 53.1f. Priority violation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of service cooler at the prep area to be improper at 50.6f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wastewater backing up with dirt, grease, and food particles into the compartment sink when water is filled into one of the 3 compartment sinks.priority violation #7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high-temperature ware washing machine with gauge reading 160f; however noted no irreversible registering temperature indicator. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as strips/stickers or thermometer. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued today

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the kitchen 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor garage food storage area floor must be cleaned in detail and maintained at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

13. Jun 8, 2021 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.12 observed chocolate cookies, brownies, in need of labeling with name and ingredient list.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.12observed pizza boxes stored on the floor. Must store all food-related items at least 6 inches off the floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)observed roller rack at end of cooking line. Rack is not smooth and easily cleanable. It has gouges. Pits and cracks. Remove.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed ceiling needed over liquor in basement that is smooth and easily cleanable. Install and maintain.

      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 outdoor garage food storage area floor must be cleaned in detail and maintained at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting in basement. Maintain adequate lighting for cleanaing purposes.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

14. Jun 7, 2021 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature dish machine not sanitizing found at 0ppm. The dish machine was not in use at the time of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chocolate cookies, brownies, in need of labeling with name and ingredient list.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed roller rack at end of cooking line. Rack is not smooth and easily cleanable. It has gouges. Pits and cracks. Remove.

      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 ceiling needed over liquor in basement that is smooth and easily cleanable. Install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in basement. Maintain adequate lighting for cleanaing purposes.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

15. Mar 9, 2021 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths on counters. Must keep wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty knives, tongs, spatula on dirty lower counter and dirty plastic rolling food cart. Utensils need to be kept on a clean portion of equipment and sanitized as needed.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on water intake line of ice machine. Must install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light out above grill. Replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

16. Nov 6, 2020 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected. Found screen rear door wide opened.instructed to keep said door closed at all times

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the middle door of three door reach-in cooler accross from low temp dish machine. Repair/replace

      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: Debris on floor inside both walk-in coolers,clean and maintain.stock stored on floor inside unattached outside storage,elevate items 6" off the floor. Debris on floor in prep area,dishroom area and storage.clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

17. Mar 30, 2020 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

18. Mar 12, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee behind bar area with gloved hands touching non-food items,from open floor door for the basement,replacing empty paper roll,changing paper towels,than observed without chancing gloves nor handwashing picked-up a glass and start to fill with ice at ice bin. Also observed an employee at prep line with gloved hands pulled-up his pants and continue prepping by picking up condiment with same glove. No handwashing nor changing of the gloves. Discussed issue with manager in charge, presently problem solved, observed employee washing hands accordingly. Priority violation:7-38-010,citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Second floor bar handwashing sink not accessible for proper handwashing. Blocked by ice bin. Pop gun sprayer installed under the bar counter top which covers the accessibility for handwashing. Also observed cut slice of lemon and ice inside said sink. Instructed to remove ice bin,gun sprayer or relocate mentioned sink. Handwashing sink must be accessible at all times only for handwashing. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs food at improper temperature stored inside the prep cooler:7 pounds of cooked sausage patties at temp of 56.3f; 5 pounds pepperoni at temp of 45.5f to 46.7f. Tcs food stored in the walk-in cooler: 10 pounds of blanched strip peppers at temp of 51.1f to 52.3f;5 pounds of cooked links sausage at temp of 47.1f; 5 pounds of cooked italian beef at temp of 49.8f; 7 pounds of cooked pasta portioned in bags at temp of 50f to 51f; cooked sausage patties at temp of 47.8f to 49f. 5 pounds of home made ranch dressing at temp of 53f; and 80 pounds of raw sausage at temp of 51.5f, 53f and 56.8f. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below.food discarded by manager and employee. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

      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: Display cooler prep cooler in the kitchen at air temp of 48.7f to 50f,their own thermometers showed inadequate temperature. Also found walk-in cooler air temp of 46.7f. Cold units must maintain temp of 41f and below. Tagged unit (prep cooler) "held for inspection". Do not use. By the time i left walk-in cooler reached air temp 43f. On 3-13-2020 prep cooler replaced. Presently air temp of 39.2f. Un-tagged unit.continue to monitor

      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: Remove dead roaches from under the low temp dish machine(south-east corner)

      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: Screen door at rear prep area not protected gaps and holes between door and door frame,must repair/replace with a thigh fit to frame

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Grimed wood under the low temp dish machine must be replace with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grime and dust on equipment and coolers(included reach-in cooler in storage at 2209-2211 n clybourn).grease build up inside the deep fryers in the kitchen.clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside waste oil receptacle with grease on top the lid, instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris and grimes under equipment throughout the kitchen,inside the walk-in cooler included walk-in cooler at 2209-2211 n clybourn storage area,and premises.all storage areas,hot water storage and second floor area throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken wood floor inside the hot water tank,repair/replace. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

19. Nov 13, 2019 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Nov 6, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a pink slime like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine located on the 2nd floor, likely to contaminate ice for human consumption. Instructed to discard ice and have machine service, cleaned and sanitized, priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food being thawed improperly in prep area, instructed to thaw food over cold running water or inside cooler overnight.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 live small flies on walls and equipment around and behind the bar on the 2nd floor. Instructed to remove flies, clean and sanitize the affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on multiple refrigeration units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets 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: Must detail clean dust from ceiling vents throughout facility. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

21. Feb 4, 2019 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink located in far front pizza/salad prep area. Informed manager that hand washing sink must be installed/located in prep areas. Instructed manager to install hand sink in said area. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      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: Observed electronic/halogen pest control device attached to wall, behind bar. Informed manager that electronic/halogen pest control devices are not allowed in food prep areas or bar prep areas. Instructed manager to relocate electronic/halogen pest control device to no food prep or bar areas and or remove from said area. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to identify back flow preventer device on ice machine on ice machine on 2nd floor. Instructed manager to identify and or install back flow preventer device on ice machine. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large crack on kitchen floor in prep area, extending full width of kitchen, from west wall to south wall. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

22. Jan 14, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general 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 on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. 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: Found no procedures on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink located in far front pizza/salad prep area. Informed manager that hand washing sink must be installed/located in prep areas. Instructed manager to install hand sink in said area. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed: ready to eat and time and temperature control for safety foods stored in walk in cooler and front prep coolers without proper label. Informed manager that time and temperature control for safety foods held for more than 24 hours must be properly label with date and common name. Instructed manager to provide date and common name. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ceiling above beverage distribution station in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to install ceiling and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on right side of hand sink at -2nd floor bar instructed manager to provide splash guard at hand sink. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to identify back flow preventer device on ice machine on ice machine on 2nd floor. Instructed manager to identify and or install back flow preventer device on ice machine. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large crack on kitchen floor in prep area, extending full width of kitchen, from west wall to south wall. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

23. Jan 5, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protcted from contamination during storage in the 2nd floor. Inside of ice machine observed brown and black slimy substance on the interior contact surfaces of the ice machine . Ice is being used for human consumption. Must discard ice,clean and sanitize interior contact surfaces of ice machine.ice machine was cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Serious 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat food itemsnot properly labeled inside prep coolers and walk-in cooler. Must properly label all food items with product name, prepared by date and/or used by date.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on food storage shelving in kitchen food prep area and inside walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris inside surfaces of prep coolers in kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dirt and debris on floor on under around and behind cooking equipment in main kitchen food prep area and on floor underneath 3-compartment sink on bar located on the 2nd floor. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ceiling above shelving on kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on wall in rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand washing sink needed in kitchen food prep area/dishwashing area. Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure.

24. Apr 19, 2017 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on the freezer next to the fryer in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean lower shelves on prep tables in the kitchen, excessive dried food debris present. Instructed to maintain .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken stoppers on two compartments of the 3-comp sink in kitchen. Instructed to maintain.

25. Jan 30, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on the freezer next to the fryer in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

26. Jan 23, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15 live small flies on the walls around the 2nd floor bar area. Instructed to remove flies. Clean and sanitize the affected area. Contact pest control and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on the freezer next to the fryer in the kitchen. Replace cutting boards in kitchen, deep dark grooves present. Re caulk surface between the wall and the 3-comp sink and dish machine. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior panel of ice machine with food debris (not excessive). Interior surfaces of the all prep coolers/freezer in the kitchen and 2nd floor. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas, food debris and dust present. Behind front bar (corners), phone room (corners), under 3-comp sink and dish machine in kitchen. Walk in cooler, and mop room. Behind bar on 2nd floor, and mens toilet room on 2nd floor. Instructed to detail clean all areas 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 lower wall vent on north wall with excessive dust accumulation. Filter/hood in kitchen with dust and grease accumulation. Walls in mop closet have food debris present. Also, ceiling vent in wheelchair accessible toilet room, has excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light in 2nd floor dining area. Also, light shield in wheel chair accessible toilet room has unknown debris inside. Instructed to install working light and detail clean shield and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet and 3-comp sink in kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

27. Apr 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED ASSORTED DESSERTS (COOKIES,BROWNIES,ETC) WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP ,BAR,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER AREA,FRYERS,DOUGH MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2ND FL.WAIT STATION HAND SINK BASIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,ICE MACHINE ROOM,UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOORING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR AND UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND PREP COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN WALLS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR FLOOR MIXER,2ND FL. TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING ON 2ND FL. REAR HALLWAY,HOLE IN WALL 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON 2ND FL. NEAR FIRE PLACE,WOMEN'S 2ND FL. TOILETROOM,ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAWAIT STAION AREA 2ND FL.GRAFITTI FROM 2ND FL. MEN'S CEILING

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA, LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMEN'S 1ST FL TOILETROOM..MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 2ND FL. BAR AREA 3- COMP SINK

28. Mar 29, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice not protected during storage in 2nd fl. Ice machine.observed a excessive amount of pink and black slimy substance on interior parts and panel of ice machine.must discard ice,clean and sanitize ice machine.(serious 7-38-005a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged assorted desserts (cookies,brownies,etc) with proper info given.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert and cover silverware and plates on shelving units in dining area from public exposure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing legs on prep table on 2nd fl. Wait station area,torn booth seats where needed.must provide splash guard in between hand sinks and 3- compartment sinks in both bar areas.must remove rust from ventilation vents in 1st fl.prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debri from wheel bases of all equipment and prep tables,prep coolers and reach in coolers,exterior of garbage cans,rolling carts,shelving units in prep ,bar,dish washing and walk in cooler area,fryers,dough machine,floor mixer,exterior of dish machine,dish racks,pipes of cooking equipment,2nd fl.wait station hand sink basin.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases in prep areas,bar areas,ice machine room,under booth seats in dining areas,walk in cooler.must repair or replace cracked flooring in 1st fl. Prep area near and under pizza oven and prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and holes in walls in 1st fl. Prep area near floor mixer,2nd fl. Toiletroom,hole in ceiling on 2nd fl. Rear hallway,hole in wall 2nd fl. Wait station area.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls on 2nd fl. Near fire place,women's 2nd fl. Toiletroom,ice machine room.must clean food debri from walls in prep area,dish washing areawait staion area 2nd fl.grafitti from 2nd fl. Men's ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky hand sink in 2nd fl. Wait station area, loose faucet in women's 1st fl toiletroom..must provide sink stopper for 2nd fl. Bar area 3- comp sink

29. Jun 9, 2015 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical10 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 small pan pizzas containing pepperoni on counter. Manager states that pizzas are par-cooked and then left on counter until ordered and then reheated. 2 personal pan pizzas approximately 3lbs valued at $7.00 found at 99.9f. Pizzas were voluntarily discarded and destroyed. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed splash guards needed at exposed handsink in rear of kithcen between handsink and food racks containind pizza pans. Install and maintain spash guards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in refrigerator closest to rear exit door of kithcen unclean with food spills. Clean and maintain interior of refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine unclean with dirt and mildewy like substance. Isstructed to clean interior with chlorine solution and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris caked on wheels of all refrigeration units and heavy equipment within kithcen. Clean and maintain all wheels of all equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in floor in basement at base of ramp. Repair and maintain floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall in 2nd floor ladies washroom unclean. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls by dish machine unclean with dirt and food debris. Clean and maintain walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers needed in beer coolers. Install and maintain easily readable thermometers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All mops need to be hung to dry after use to deter small fly activity.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement with excess clutter. Clean organize and get rid of any unecessary equipment to deter any insect and rodent harborage.

30. Jun 26, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must re caulk around the washbowl sink in mens washroom and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under the deep fryer and reach in cooler with grease build-up. Must clean in detal and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cracked/broken solid light shield above the prep area. Must replace light shield. Must clean in detail the solid light shield in the prep area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install an exposed hand sink behind the bar on the ist floor bar and 2nd floor bar. With hot and cold water under city pressure and provide paper towel and soap.

31. Jun 19, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found interior panel of the ice machine not maintained. With brownish/black moldy like substance on the surfaces where the water are coming from. Instructed to clean in detail and sanitize and maintain. Tagged the ice machine,"held for inspection". Instructed not to remove the tag and not to use the ice machine. Citation issued serious 7-38-005(a).

    • 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: Exit door and delivery side door not rodent/insects proofed. Side delivery door with over 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the door. Exit door with approximately 1/4 of an inch gap on the right bottom corner and over 3 inch gap on right side of the door. Instructed to rodent. Insects proofed the doors. Citation issued serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must re caulk around the mens washroom washbowl,and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail and sanitize athe following: all lid of the bulk food containers, exterior sides of the deep fryer,and cooler, interior of the microwave,prep tables, and bottom shelve of the prep tables,all wire rack shelvings, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under the deep fryer and reach in cooler with grease build-up. Must clean in detail and maintain. All food containers with sauce must be elevated 6" off the floor inside the walk in cooler. Floor throughout bbasement and inside the walk in cooler with kegs needs detail cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles close to the vent in the prep area/kitchen, and all vent on the ceiling in the same area with dust accumulated. Must clean in detail and maintain. Hood and filter in the kitchen,with accumulated dust and grease . Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cracked/broken solid light shield above the prep table in the prep area. Must replace light shield. Must clean in detail all the solid light shield in the prep area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install an exposed hand sink behind the bar on the ist floor bar and 2nd floor bar. With hot and cold water under city pressure and provide paper towel and soap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary artilces/item under the stair in the basement and inside the liquor room. Instructed to organize and elevate all items off the floor and discard unnecessary items not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

32. Dec 20, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found interior of reach in coolers not clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not swept at basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints.

33. Feb 28, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk flour containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk flour containers must clean. Metal rack shelving throughout walk-in cooler with food debris and rust. Must clean/remove. Must not use tin cans as legging for shelving in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior tall reach-in freezer on 2nd floor must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor of walk-in cooler with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on wall at 2nd floor ice machine. Must remove.

34. May 21, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the deep fryers in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment and interior of all floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain walls under/around 3-comp. Sink in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leak at the cold water knob on the base of the 3-comp sink faucet.

35. Sep 19, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

36. Sep 12, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT 2ND. FLOOR BAR AND 10 AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL, REMOVE ALL SOURCES FOR BREEDING SUCH AS UNCOVERED FRUIT AND OPEN CANS OF JUICE. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE AREAS TO MINIMIZE ACTIVITY.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1-12-10 #154233 NOT CORRECTED.34-DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP CUTTING BOARD AND COOLER.

    • 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. WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACKENED MOLD. MUST REPLACE.

37. Jan 12, 2010 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • 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. WASTE WATER PIPE FROM CEILING FROM SECOND FLOOR HEATING UNIT MUST NOT DRAIN INTO KITCHEN PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DRAIN TO PROPER WASTE WATER SOURCE.