Pass

Club 81 Too

13157 S Avenue M, Chicago, IL 60633

Restaurant ZIP 60633 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 28, 2026

Club 81 Too was last inspected on October 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 28, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical5 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at any of the handwashing sinks in the toilet room or prep area. Instructed to provide handwashing signage throughout as needed and maintain.

    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: Found the front and side doors opened with no screen doors to prevent pests from coming in. Instructed to provide screen doors or keep doors closed to prevent pests from coming in. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the fryers and cooking equipment with dirt, grease and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the refrigerators and freezer with food spills and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Found the prep handwashing faucet in poor repair/damaged. Instructed to fix and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment in the prep and storage areas with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -walls around the cooking equipment with grease, food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed at the hand washing sinks in the food prep area, employee toilet room and men's customer toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed containers of breading and flour out of the original packaging and not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all foods that are out of the original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior and exterior of fryers with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and grease debris on the floors in the food prep and food storage area. Observed grease splatter on the walls in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed cracked floor tile in the men's toilet room next to the toilet. Instructed to repair floor tile or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse on floor in corner of basement furnace room. Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize all areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop handle laying on top of ice in bar area. Instructed manager to store handle up to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in basement. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills, debris and grease builudp on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, cabinets, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in prep, storage, bar and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, bar and basement areas. Observed liquid spills on floor in basement liquor storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 : observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in front bar area must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers and squeeze bottles when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on counter tops.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,meat slicer,used and unused equipment stored throughout.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 : observed no self closing device on staff toilet room door must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must remove excessive dust build up from wall radiator covers,spider webs from walls throughout,storage rooms.

      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 damaged and missing floor tiles in prep areas,rear storage area,bar areas and remove tape from floor ,toilet rooms and where needed.

      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 from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 : observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in front bar area must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) : previous priority foundation violations from report # 2583234 10/11/23 not corrected #49-4-602.13 : must detail clean the counter tops , storage shelving .#55- 6-501.13 : instructed manager to detail clean the floor through out the prep and storage areas to remove spills,debris and grease.#55- 6-501.114 : observed clutter in the storage areas and behind bars. Must remove and/or organize to prevent harborage.#55-: 6-201.16 : observed the walls dirty in the prep area . Must clean and maintain.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers and squeeze bottles when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 : observed food stored on shelving units in staff toilet room must remove and store properly to prevent cross contamination.must elevate food & paper goods stored on floor throughout premises including basement.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on counter tops

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils stored throughout shelving units,on topsides of coolers and freezers throughout premises

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : observed no sink stoppers for rear kitchen 3- compartment sink

      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 eliminate crates used for food storage throughout premises and basement and provide adequate shelving units.must remove rust from some shelving units in reach in coolers

      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(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,meat slicer,used and unused equipment stored throughout.must defrost ice build up from reach in freezer

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 : observed no self closing device on staff toilet room door must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in prep areas,rear storage area,bar areas and remove tape from floor ,toilet rooms and 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 remove excessive dust build up from wall radiator covers,spider webs from walls throughout,storage rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor mats throughout premises

      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 from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical17 general2 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 washing sign at hand sink in front bar area must provide and maintain.

      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 cold running water at hand sink in staff toilet room must repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods such as .5lbs-cole slaw in cups at 64.0f and 7.5lbs. Cole slaw in a large plastic container at 46.1f inside of refrigerator. Product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 8lbs. $15.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers and squeeze bottles when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book with required documents must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings in lower cabinets in kitchen,on floor and shelving units in the food storage closet in between articles on floor.rear unused bar area on floor and shelving units amongst massive clutter.also appx. 30 or more live small flies flying around and on walls in rear prep area, front bar area,men's toilet room and basement.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/11/23.(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: Observed food stored on shelving units in staff toilet room must remove and store properly to prevent cross contamination.must elevate food & paper goods stored on floor throughout premises including basement.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on counter tops.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils stored throughout shelving units,on topsides of coolers and freezers throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for rear kitchen 3- compartment sink.

      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 eliminate crates used for food storage throughout premises and basement and provide adequate shelving units.must remove rust from some shelving units in reach in coolers.

      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 (quats)to check sanitizing solution ppm's at bar 3- compartment sink 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 grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,meat slicer,used and unused equipment stored throughout.must defrost ice build up from reach in freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine must provide and be seen for servicing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on staff toilet room door must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in prep areas,rear storage area,bar areas and remove tape from floor ,toilet rooms and where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive dust build up from wall radiator covers,spider webs from walls throughout,storage rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor mats throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report # 2566172 10/28/22 not corrected #49-4-602.13 : must detail clean the exterior and interior of all coolers and freezer, clean the counter tops ,prep tables, storage shelving and clean the interior of the ice machine.#53- 6-501.18 : must detail clean the fixtures and floor in the employee's washroom.#55- 6-501.13 : instructed manager to detail clean the floor through out the prep and storage areas to remove spills,debris and grease.#55- 6-501.114 : observed clutter in the storage areas and behind bars. Must remove and/or organize to prevent harborage.#55- 6-201.17 : observed piping along the wall behind equipment needs cleaning to remove grease and debris.#55-: 6-201.16 : observed the walls dirty in the prep area . Must clean, replace and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,coleslaw,etc)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the exterior and interior of all coolers and freezer, clean the counter tops ,prep tables, storage shelving and clean the interior of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the fixtures and floor in the employee's washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to detail clean the floor through out the prep and storage areas to remove spills,debris and grease.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed piping along the wall behind equipment needs cleaning to remove grease and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls dirty in the prep area and the ceiling tiles damaged in the same area. Must clean, replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the storage areas and behind bars. Must remove and/or organize to prevent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    9 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and food debris under deep fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing liquid inside the beer dispencing unit behind bar. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside door area of the ice machine located in the basement with a build up of dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed items on floor in basement. Instructed to provide proper shelving that is at least six inches off the floor that will allow proper cleaning and maintaining.

      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 a build up of food debris inside the stand up freezer in rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt, flour, food debris and grease on the walls, floors and sides of counters. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing harboring of pest and insects.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter to the right of the front bar area. Instructed to clear, clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil covering pipe in food prep area on wall behind cooking equipment. Instructed to remove clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low level lighing in toilet rooms located in the front bar service area. Instructed to provide proper lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed new employee (started today) without proper food handling certification. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to obtain and provide on site along with city of chicago certificate once renewed.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label large bulk dry storage containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to detail clean all counter tops, prep stations, interior of all coolers and freezers. Also clean the interior of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in the kitchen,basement and storage area to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the basement dry storage area very cluttered, instructed manager to organize to prevent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and dust.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the allergen training requirements for all city certified manager or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (*disposable mask, disposable gloves, disposable mop) on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no disclosure for items that can be ordered raw or undercooked (cheeseburgers) on the menu. Instructed to provide a disclosure for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed thermometers are needed inside of the freezers. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed chef without a beard restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers, interior of the oven, and inside of the cabinets with accumulated food and dust debris. Instructed to clean all. Observed rust on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the women's and employee's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the floors with cracked floor tile and not smooth and easily cleanable inside of the customers toilet room. Observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unnecessary items and clutter being stored on the floor in the basement and in the garage. Instructed to remove all clutter and unnecessary items and store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors in the food prep area with accumulated food and grease debris under and around all cooking equipments. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a male food handler without a food handler's certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (*disposable mask, disposable gloves, disposable mop) on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks located in the food prep area, bar and toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      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: 3-501.17 observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods (coleslaw, cheese) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours inside of the walk in cooler and inside of the refrigerator without labels containing product dates. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no disclosure for items that can be ordered raw or undercooked (cheeseburgers) on the menu. Instructed to provide a disclosure for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed thermometers are needed inside of the freezers. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed the common name of foods not labeled on the food storage bags and food storage containers. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed chef without a beard restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed in use utensil for scooping coleslaw being stored directly in the product container. Instructed to properly store utensils in between use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 observed non food grade containers being re-use as food storage containers. Instructed to only use food grade containers or food grade storage bags for food storage.

      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: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the grill and frying baskets with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers, interior of the oven, and inside of the cabinets with accumulated food and dust debris. Instructed to clean all. Observed rust on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the women's and employee's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the floors with cracked floor tile and not smooth and easily cleanable inside of the customers toilet room. Observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unnecessary items and clutter being stored on the floor in the basement and in the garage. Instructed to remove all clutter and unnecessary items and store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated cobb webbs and dirt and dust debris located inside of all cabinets and behind the reach in freezer in the rear. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors in the food prep area with accumulated food and grease debris under and around all cooking equipments. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (coleslaw, beef) are being handled prepared and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a male food handler without a food handler's certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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