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Pasteur

5523-5525 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Jul 9, 2026

Pasteur was last inspected on July 9, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 9, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

34 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observer no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink at the front bar. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and maintain.

      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: Observed the interior guard of the ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler, instructed the person in charge to remove surfaces and ensure all nonfood- contact surfaces remain smooth and 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: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains. Instructed the person in charge to remove resurface/replace cutting boards 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: Observed the basement with clutter and items on the floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize storage rooms and keep items elevated off of floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation was issued. 7-38-010. Must provide

      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 no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 need to label with common name food products stored inside coolers(once products are removed from original containers must have a label), and in dry storage(flour, sugar etc)

      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: 4-201.11 broken rubber gasket inside the two-door reach-in coolers in the kitchen repair issue.

      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: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the chest freezers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers with lids or food-grade disposable plastic bags.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 detail clean interior and exterior of cooking equipment

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 9-14-2021,report #2531390 previous core violations not corrected from 6-11-2021, report#2373655 #58) 2-102.13 food sanitation managers with no allergen training. Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified managers. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation was issued. 7-38-010. Must provide.

      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: No procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 noted establishment serving undercooked food items (steaks) 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.also, the "cook to order" phrase by the products. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Sewer wastewater backing up at two different locations of premise: in prep/kitchen area under the dishmachine and three-compartment sink floor drain. Once water is released from the compartment or the running faucet, sewer water backes up onto the floor. Also, sewer water backing up onto the floor once the faucet is turned on at one compartment sink at the ice cream/ice machine area. The owner was able to rod out the sewer line. No longer sewage wastewater backing up. Employees are washing and sanitizing both floors. Priority violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to label with common name food products stored inside coolers(once products are removed from original containers must have a label), and in dry storage(flour, sugar etc)

      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: Need to remove glue board with dead mouse, in storage area.

      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: Over 40 mice droppings in different areas of premises: storage and prep area. On shelves, under shelves, and floors along baseboard. Clean and sanitize the area. Priority foundation violation: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: Broken rubber gasket inside the two-door reach-in coolers in the kitchen repair issue.

      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 not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the chest freezers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers with lids or food-grade disposable plastic bags.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior and exterior of cooking equipment

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 6-11-2021, report#2373655 #58) 2-102.13 food sanitation managers with no allergen training. Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified managers. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at kitchen. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter at private dining areas and basement storage(equipment, furniture,etc.). Must be cleaned and organized.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Food sanitation managers with no allergen training. Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found hand sink at bar not maintained. Broken cold water handle. Priorty foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-030c. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Food that was returned or previously served was being reused.

      Inspector’s note: Found soy sauce inside walk in cooler with black mold like substance on saran rap covering. Also, found 15 plastic bottles of syrup that were covered with black mold like substance. Priority violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Disposed of approximately 75 pounds of food due to mold contamination. Value at about 100 dollars.

      Official wording (code 17)

      Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found prepared tcs foods inside walk in cooler not labeled and dated.priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must label properly all prepared tcs foods stored more than 24hours.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found following not clean: interior walls of walk in cooler, exterior of dishmachine, countertops at kitchen, and interior of reach in coolers. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter at private dining areas and basement storage(equipment, furniture,etc.). Must be cleaned and organized.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at kitchen. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Food sanitation managers with no allergen training. Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold water handle of hand sink in disrepair. Repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 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. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine where ice is made and stored with pink and black mildew like substance. Must clean and sanitize interior of ice machine where ice is made and stored. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold water handle of hand sink in disrepair. Repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  14. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  15. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  16. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 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) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation . Violation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today.

      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 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      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 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: 4-201.11 noted torn rubber gasket inside 2 prep service cooler, door of door refrigeration unit by the ice machine. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or 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: 6-201.17(a) noted multiple holes and openings on ceiling at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to repair, seal and maintain all holes and openings to prevent entry points for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical2 general1 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) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation . Violation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today.

      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 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2)(b) noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-tofu 45.9f, rice noodles 49.5f, beef 49.1f, scallop 48.9f, meatloaf 44.6f, shrimp 45.9f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 5 lbs of products worth $20.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005 -

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • 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

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of service cooler at the prep area to be improper at 51.8f. 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 noted torn rubber gasket inside 2 prep service cooler, door of door refrigeration unit by the ice machine. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or 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: 6-201.17(a) noted multiple holes and openings on ceiling at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to repair, seal and maintain all holes and openings to prevent entry points for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  18. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  19. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 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: Exposed tableware on dining room tables must be properly protected, covered or wrapped. Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in coolers. Food containers must be washable or disposable food grade bags.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair for the dessert freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles missing on the stairs to the kitchen food prep area and at the baseboard at the island prep area in kitchen.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 8-10-16,report #1949125 #32-must install /provide lid for the ice bin behind the bar. #45-no idph food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide. Today we observed the same violations serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Beginning of mineral build inside the ice machine/ice bin.instructed to clean and maintain grease and debris on cooking equipments(stove,wok,inside the deep fryer) need to 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 drain under the dish machine with slime build-up,instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some debris inside the light shield in kitchen.

  22. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  23. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: No previous summary report posted in plain view for the customer from report #1575798, dated 9/18/15. Instructed manager that summary report must be posted all the times in plain view for the customer. Serious violation 7-42-010(B).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing one more drain stopper for the 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Must install /provide lid for the ice bin behind the bar.

    • 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 the following: all chopping boards, interior bottom shelve of the 2 door reach in freezer, interior panel surfaces of the ice maker 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: All ceiling vent cover in all 4 washrooms with heavy dust build-up. Must clean, remove dust and maintain. Must re paint door in the kitchen,(with peeling paint) going to the basement and maintain. Missing wall tiles on the wall base of the prep table in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in the small storage room. Must clean, organize and elevate all items/articles off the floor to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide.

  24. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  25. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report #1575451 on september 11, 2015: (18) observed rodent activity on premises: found approximately 15 droppings in the basement closet where the hot water heater is located, approximately 20 droppings under the dry food storage rack against the south wall basement, approximately 15 droppings under the dry food storage racks on the west wall basement, and approximately 5 droppings in the crawlspace area where visibility was limited due to clutter in basement. Must remove droppings, detail clean, and sanitize infected areas. Pest control service arrived after my arrival. All areas where droppings were observed at time of inspection were cleaned and sanitized after the pest control service arrived and treated the basement and staff cleaned the above mentioned areas. Critical violation corrected. Citation issued 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease droplets hanging from the hood and dust buildup on the hood vent, sprinklers under the hoodvent, and light shield under the hood. Must have unit serviced-detail cleaned 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 floors under the 2-door reach-in freezer and the reach-in refrigerator on the 2nd level across from the ice machine to remove food debris buildup and maintain.

  26. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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 of the ice machine: observed black discoloration on the ice tray cover and the interior door panel, orange discoloration on the water line that leads to the well, and green discoloration on the ice tray. Manager voluntarily turned off the machine and burned the remaining ice. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize the interior surface to remove all discoloration. Serious violation 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: Observed pest and rodent activity on premises: found approximately 15 droppings in the basement closet where the hot water heater is located, approximately 20 droppings under the dry food storage rack against the south wall basement, approximately 15 droppings under the dry food storage racks on the west wall basement, and approximately 5 droppings in the crawlspace area where visibility was limited due to clutter in basement. Must remove droppings, detail clean, and sanitize infected areas. Observed approximately 20 active fruit flies circling the front bar area. Instructed to clean the floor drains and remove any food debris from the sink drains. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease droplets hanging from the hood and dust buildup on the hood vent, sprinklers under the hoodvent, and light shield under the hood. Must have unit serviced-detail cleaned and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the soda nozzle at the bar to remove discoloration and detail clean and maintain the bottom of shelf of the 2-door freezer across from the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors under the 2-door reach-in freezer and the reach-in refrigerator on the 2nd level across from the ice machine to remove food debris buildup and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and obstructed area in the crawlspace off of the main basement on the east wall. Must discard uneccessary items, re-organize, and remove clutter to prevent pest/rodent harborage areas.

  27. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  28. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: found a bucket of beef stock inside the walk-in cooler at temp of 47.1f to 48f, food was cooked yesterday per manager/owner statement. Products discarded and denatured .pounds 10, value 25. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dirty alu minimum foil is used to cover equipment instructed to remove, surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.observed knife stored between wall and display prep cooler,instructed to provide knife racks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease build-up on hood and filters.and extinguisher pipe under the hood. Grease build-up inside the deep fryer.dirty knife stored at knife rack at prep area,instructed to store only clean knife at knife rack.some mineral build-up inside the popgun holder and pop gun behind bar area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease on floor under the cooking equipment instructed to clean and maintain.broken glasses and bottle caps on floor under the bar area,instructed to clean and maintain

  29. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 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 cooler (along cookline) door rubber gasket ripped also observed bar ice bin with no lid/cover. Must repair/replace damaged gasket and provide cover for bar ice bin.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for food handlers. Must provide and calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered along walls. Instructed manager to elevate all items 6" off floor or remove items.

  30. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  31. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Low temperature dishmachine not maintained while in use, 0 ppm chlorine at final rinse. Instructed manager to repair dishmachine, must sanitize at 100 ppm chlorine. Dishmachine tagged by cdph. Instructed manager to temporarily wash, rinse and sanitize at 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not labeled or dated in walk in cooler. Must label and date foods, first in first out.

  32. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  33. Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

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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.