Conditional

Lady Gregory's

5254-5260 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 1, 2026

Lady Gregory's was last inspected on July 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 4 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 1, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

4 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at the hand wash sink of the basement food prep area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    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: Noted soap at the bar hand washing sink.soap dispenser not dispensing soap due to no batteries. Instructed to have a functioning soap dispenser to provide soap at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Consolidated with the above violation.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Noted inner lining of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Noted 2 low temperature dish washing machines in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 00 ppm. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing at minimum of 50 ppm.manager immediately called for maintenance. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the bar hand washing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

24 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sinks in the rear basement area and corner bar area missing signage notifying food employees to wash hands. Instructed to provide adequate signage to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.

      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 significant build up of dead insects (ants, gnats, flies) in the rear corner of the liquor dry storage area in the basement. Instructed to remove dead or trapped pests at adequate frequency to prevent build up and decomposition of dead insects that may attract additional pests and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk bin in the basement dry storage area to be heavily-soiled with dried grease and other soils. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of grease and other soils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service items, food service equipment, and linens stored on shelves located directly below wastewater lines in the basement storage area connected to the employee break room. Instructed manager to remove all storage from directly below wastewater lines or provide shielding/protection from potential drips and sources of contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in the bar area and inside women's customer washroom.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage shelves behind the bar and shelves in service station by the dishmachine.

      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 detail clean and maintain floors with some litter along the walls and in all corners inside basement front of the house storage room (by the employee break room)

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing lightshields above basement prep and dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer conspicuously placed in the walk-in cooler located in the basement preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers inside all cooling units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers without labels near the two-compartment sink located in the basement preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide labels with food names on all food containers when food is not in its original package.

      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 multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep tables located in the basement preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.

      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 food debris and spills inside the two-door reach-in cooler located in the basement preparation area. Instructed the person in charge 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 grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners of the prep and dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep area cheese reach-in cooler (under flat top) rubber door gaskets ripped/missing. Must repair and maintain said cooler door rubber 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 bar sinks hot and cold water handles with food/grime build-up. 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: Observed food/dirt build-up on prep area and dish machine area floor and along with corners at same. Must clean floor throughout prep and dish machine area also must clean interior of all prep area floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Prep area missing one ceiling light cover above reach-in cooler #3. Must provide a light cover/protective barrier for said ceiling light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical14 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee in the dishroom with bare hands handling dirty pots, utensils, and put them thru the high temp dish machine. Left the area went to dishroom handled other items, broom, faucet and re-organize three compartment sink. Returned to dishmachine area and handled and stored clean pots, no handwashing between task. Also observed the cook after handling non-food items: dirty handled from units and bringing dirty pots at dishwashing area and constantly wiping hands at cloth hanging on his side of apron, gloved one hand and handled ready to eat food by pick it up from basket(fries and re-ranged sandwich) on customer's plate. Must wash hands every possible contamination. Information given on handwashing and glove procedure. Manager corrected the issue. Priority citation :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: No soap provided at handwashing sink in basement west prep area. Soap provided after my request. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued.

      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: No paper towels provided at bar(north area) at first floor, instructed to provide. After my request paper towels provided at said sink by the manager priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c).consolidated with above violation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing sign must be provided and each handwashing sink, throughout

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for hamburgers, steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Frozen bluewater bottles to use for cooling process must be stored in clean containers with lids inside the reach-in freezer. Do not store said bottle on top dirty shelves. Bottles must be protected to minimize source of contamination.

      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 prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean container between use, or provide an enclosed ice scoop containers.

      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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items included inside the coolers.

      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: Cutting boards at tray line prep area in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts, must refinish or replace said cutting boards. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material

      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: Plastic lids inside the walk-in cooler are broken/cracked. Must replace. Observed dirty broken aluminum foil wrapped around pipes behind cooking equipment. Must not use aluminum foil. Remove, clean, and maintain. Surface must be easily 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: Some utensils: rubber spatulas hanging in prep area are chipped, missing parts and burned/ melted handles. Instructed to replace said utensils. Surface must be 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: Observed food debris and spills inside two door freezers in the kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device provided at east ice machine water line, at prep/kitchen area. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Water pipes under three compartment sink are leaking,instructed to repair cause.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No receptacles inside the staff washroom in the kitchen. Must provide receptacle and lid

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Lids is needed at receptacles in women's and gender neutral washrooms at first floor.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail cleaning floor behind bar area, specially corners and along baseboard wall. Remove debris, broken glasses etc. Black substance on metal ceiling sheets inside the beer walk-in cooler, clean and maintain or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Protective light shield with excess debris above juice boxes in storage area in the kitchen behind walk-in cooler. Clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificate is required on premises. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers with city sanitation certificate

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas. Must clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Noted establishment serving undercooked food items (hamburgers) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers.also, tuna sold undercooked. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no irreversible test devices for high temperature dishmachine. Priority foundation. No cittaion issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas. Must clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.18 noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Noted establishment serving undercooked food items (hamburgers) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed door to employee washroom unclean and not smooth and easily cleanable.clean and paint to restore to a smooth easily cleanable condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: 2-301.14 noted employee while wearing gloves and preparing food at the kitchen not wash their hands after changing gloves. Also noted another employee while wearing gloves went to the walk in cooler opened the door of walk in cooler and back to the prep table to continue prepping without changing gloves or washing hands. ... Noted a plastic cup inside a food container used as serving utensil inside the service prep cooler .discussed the no bare hand policy with ready to eat foods. Must wear gloves use tongs. Spoons etc. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.18 noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). No citation issued today

      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 noted establishment serving undercooked food items (hamburgers) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) noted slow drain inside the womens and mens bathrooms on the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted dirty floor drains at the basement prep area by the dishwashing area and at the front bar of the first floor. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted multiple holes and openings along piping at the basement dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent entry points for pests.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17(a) noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans above 3 compartment sink at the basement prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 noted no proper working ventilation inside bathrooms. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Blackened moldy wall caulking at the dish machine. Must remove and replace caulking.

  12. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods (ice) for human consumption not protected during storage. Interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir where ice is made and ice contact surfaces with a black and pink slime substance. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas, remove all black and pink slime. Must not store fruit/dry foods ie:onions at the employee locker area. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooks line cutting board with deep blackened grooves. Must resurface or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All dry foods in the kitchen dry food storage area must be elevated from the floor 6" or above. Floors under the dry storage shelving on the office side of the basement found dirty with 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: Blackened moldy wall and caulking at the dish machine. Must remove and replace caulking. Missing ceiling fan cover above the two compartment sink. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at the basement three compartment sink. Must replace.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain adequate temperatures. Salad cooler found at 53.6f with chopped eggs at 48f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods found held in the above mentioned salad cooler at improper temperatures. Cheese at 48.2f and at 52.5f, chopped tomato at 44.2f, chopped eggs at 48f. Also observed cooked chicken wings stored in two deep, large, 20 lb containers with tight fitting lids at 69.8f and 69.3f in the walk-in cooler. All foods discarded. Total estimated lbs to be 50lbs with an estimated value of $375.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Iodine sanitizing dish machine at the bar not properly sanitizing sanitizer. Observed 0ppm iodine after several attempts while glassware was being washed. Service repairman arrived on site and repaired machine during the inspection to sanitize to 25ppm iodine. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods (ice) for human consumption not protected during storage. Interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir where ice is made and ice contact surfaces with a black and pink slime substance. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas, remove all black and pink slime. Must not store fruit/dry foods ie:onions at the employee locker area. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooks line cutting board with deep blackened grooves. Must resurface or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All dry foods in the kitchen dry food storage area must be elevated from the floor 6" or above. Floors under the dry storage shelving on the office side of the basement found dirty with 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: Blackened moldy wall and caulking at the dish machine. Must remove and replace caulking. Missing ceiling fan cover above the two compartment sink. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at the basement three compartment sink. Must replace.

  14. 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: Raw wood of the door and shelve of the liquor room in the basement. Must seal or paint the raw wood 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: Hood of the dish machine with accumullated dust. Must remove dust,clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation of both washrooms not working. Must repair and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Caulk worn out around the mop sink. Must re caulk and maintain. Bread freezer with heavy ice build-up. Must defrost and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize one of the ice maker in front of the cook line and maintain. Clean in detail,remove grease accumulated on the wheels of the deep fryers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor around and behind the water heater, under and behind the deep fryer and inside the coffee tea room in the basement,along the wall base all corner and inside the liquor room in the basement 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: Seal gap around the pipe in the soda storage in the kitchen and maintain.

  16. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a bowl used to dispense beats in the container on the cold-holding unit. Instructed to use a handled scoop to dispense food items and to store the scoop with the handle up out of the food in between use to avoid indirect hand contact with food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all 3 pitted, permanently stained cutting boards attached to the cold holding units on the food line and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interior surface of the ice machine in the rear kitchen near the back wall to remove discoloration and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield on the light fixture above the 3-compartment sink next to the cooking equipment. Instructed to install new light shield and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Accumulation of food particles and buildup on the top of a fryer unit in kitchen not currently being used. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize equipment and remove from premises if equipment is no longer being used.

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected from contamination during storage inside multiple ice box's at the front bar. The ice box's contained no lids and are located directly under the drink rail and soda nozzle where drinks are being prepared and served regularly. Instructed manager to provide lids for ice box and keep lids closed in between use to properly protect ice from contamination. Tight fitting lids were installed to protect ice in between use. Corrected. Serious violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Invert clean bowls and plates stored on top shelf above the cold holding unit to protect dishes during storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the drying racks above the 3-compartment sink to remove grime, debris, etc. And maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Heavy dust accumulation in the hood vent above the high temperature dish machine in the basement. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. The exposed hand sink in the dishroom is slow draining. Instructed to repair sink and maintain.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Grout between floor tiles in dish room not intact,instructed to re grout floor with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall behind cooking equipment and under three compartment sink with food debris and grease instructed to clean

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stains and debris inside and outside of light shield in kitchen area, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water leaking under the three compartment sink by the cooking equipment instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths by the working station without sanitizing solution,instructed wiping cloths may be stored in an approved sanitizer and kept by the working stations.

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: No shell fish tag provided with mussels stored inside the drawer cooler in kitchen,nor shell fish tag kept on premises for 90 days has required. Manager discarded and denatured unsound products.pounds 3, valu#2.50. Shell fish and tag shall be kept in containers in which they were originally packed until finished.shell fish tag must be kept on file for 90 days. Critical violation:7-38-005(b2)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Waste water backing up on floor in dish room from floor drain under the three compartment sinks,strong foul odor at that area.plumber called by the manager,not on premises yet.instructed to use dish machine.instructed to repair cause of the waste water. Clean and sanitize area,48 hours given critical violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 7-31-13, report #1235903 #34-observed food/grease build up on floor under fryers and food/dirt build up behind large ice machine. Must clean floor under and around all equipment/along walls and corners throughout prep area. #35- observed food stains on wall behind dish machine. Must clean wall serious violation:7-42-090 today still observed the same violations.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No drain line provided at pop gun dispenser at bar(south area)instructed to provide and must drain on floor drain. No ice bin lids provided at north bar instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease build-up inside and between the deep fryers,instructed to remove and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grout between floor tiles in dish room not intact,instructed to re grout floor with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall behind cooking equipment and under three compartment sink with food debris and grease instructed to clean

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stains and debris inside and outside of light shield in kitchen area, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water leaking under the three compartment sink by the cooking equipment instructed to repair.found water with layer of foam inside plastic container and on top of soap bucket under the dish machine.instructed to repair leaking under the dish machine.wast water was removed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths by the working station without sanitizing solution,instructed wiping cloths may be stored in an approved sanitizer and kept by the working stations.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/grease build up on floor under fryers and food/dirt build up behind large ice machine. Must clean floor under and around all equipment/along walls and corners throughout prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stains on wall behind dishmachine. Must clean wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Liquor room cluttered (folded table, card board boxes, etc.). Instructed manager to elevate all items 6" off floor or remove, must be able to clean floor under and around all items.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair or replace all damaged cooler door gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed slight lime (mineral) build up inside small ice machine, food build up on lower side of dishmachine drainboards, dust build up on prep cooler condensers. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dirt build up on floor under and around shelf racks in dry storage room and inside flooor drains. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floor and interior of floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must calibrate metal stem thermometers for food handlers and maintain.

  22. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  23. Fail

    License-Task Force · Fail

    3 general1 paperwork 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.//REAR DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF LEADING TO OUT SIDE REAR OF BUILDEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN DISH WASHING MACHINE IN BASEMENT & EXPOSED HAND/EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 2COMP. SINK IN BASEMENT/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST PAINT ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVES & FRAME IN DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA LIQUOR & EXT. ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE CLUTTER OUT OF BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA,(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)/MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS INSTALLED & UP AND RUNNING WITH THERMOMETERSBEHIND BAR.

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NO NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES .

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.