Horse Thief Hollow
10426 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 25, 2025
Horse Thief Hollow was last inspected on August 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.
Latest inspection
August 25, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
7 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the gasket at the top of the walk in cooling unit door that leads to the cooking area in need of repair. Observed the gaskets on the 3 door lower reach in torn in need of repair and the gasket of the lower reach in next to the 6 burner cooking unit in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain all units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the drains in all areas in need of a detailed cleaning to remove dirt, debris and dark stubstance build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing insect activity.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the opening areas of the deep fryers with a build up of grease and food debris on the inside and under the deep fryer units. Instructed to clean and maintain all as needed.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in cooling unit and freezer floor in need of a detail cleaning under the shelvings. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall left of the dish washing machine wih peeling paint and what appears to be mold building up on the wall area. Instructed to clean the walls in the dish washing area, repair and maintain peeling paint.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt and small debris under the shelving in the rear areas along the walls as well as the front bar area under the hand washing sink area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters over the grill with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils being stored between reach in unit and cutting area. Instructed to obtain a clean sanitized holder for all utensils.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Sides of all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at hose hook up at one of the mop sink areas. Instructed to correct leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate on site. Instructed amnager to provide allergen certificate for all city of chicago sanitation certificate holders. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a black dark in color substance at lip and in the interior of the ice machine. Instructed manager to remove ice and have ice machine cleaned and sanitzed. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils being stored between reach in unit and cutting area. Instructed to obtain a clean sanitized holder for all utensils.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Sides of all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at hose hook up at one of the mop sink areas. Instructed to correct leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate on site. Instructed amnager to provide allergen certificate for all city of chicago sanitation certificate holders. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed disposable paper towels not provided at the bar area handwashing sink and kitchen hallway area handwashing sink. Instructed to provide disposable paper towels to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times. Person-in-charge provided disposable paper towels to both handwashing sinks. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing cleanser and disposable paper towels provided at bar area 3-compartment sink. Instructed to relocate cleanser and paper towels closer to the handwashing sink.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed bbq chicken at 117.1f in the reach-in warmer at the cook line. Instructed to discard and maintain tcs food items at 135.0f or above for hot holding. Person-in-charge discarded and denatured bbq chicken on-site. Approximately 10 lbs valued approximately $20 discarded. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following items in the kitchen area at improper temperature: raw pork at 47.1f at the reach-in cooler, raw beef at 45.6f at the grill drawer cooler, cooked sausage at 46.5f at the line cooler, et cetera. Instructed to discard and maintain tcs food items at 41.0f or below for cold holding. Person-in-charge discarded and denatured all food items at improper temperature on-site. Approximately 40 lbs valued approximately $380 discarded. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation combined with above violation.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed line cooler in the kitchen area at improper temperature of 47.0f internal ambient air temperature. Person-in-charge adjusted equipment at time of inspection, internal ambient air temperature reached 40.8f after adjustment. Inspection tag removed at time of inspection. Facility may resume use of cooler to store tcs food items. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed pretzels in containers stored directly on the floor at the cook line area. Instructed to relocate and store food containers at least 6" above the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use knives stored between counters and cutting boards at the cook line and spoons stored in still water at the bar area. Instructed to remove and store in-use utensils on a dry, clean, and sanitized surface and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets at the reach-in warmer at the cook line to be missing or in poor repair. Instructed to replace gaskets and maintain gaskets in good repair for all equipment.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used to line shelves near grill at the cook line. Instructed to remove aluminum foil and maintain smooth, easily-cleanable nonfood-contact surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor grease receptacle lid with minor grease and debris. Instructed to clean outddoor grease and waste receptacles at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside waste holding enclosure cluttered and used to store unnecessary items. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and reduce clutter in outdoor waste holding enclosure and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing food handler certificates for all food handling staff. Instructed to provide food handler training for all food handling staff and maintain certificates on-site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed disposable lids stored on floor in prep/storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, grill, prep coolers, prep tables, holding units, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (42.6f) at hand washing sink in brewery. Instructed manager to provide and maintain 100-120f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed black mold-like substance on interior panel of ice machine in beverage area. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain ice machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed disposable lids stored on floor in prep/storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, grill, prep coolers, prep tables, holding units, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dishwashing and bar areas.instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine in rear dish washing area not adequately sanitizing food equipment and utensils, chemical ppm 0 instructed manager to repair and maintain 100 ppm. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer and cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on bottom of prep tables in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine, food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak under hand washing sink in beverage area. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dishwashing and bar areas.instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings in utility and brewing areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundatin
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep area, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, fryer cabinets, slicer, prep tables, holding units, residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize all interior and exterior surfaces of equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed right faucet leaking in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (soup 149.6f) prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified manager must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no supplies or procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide procedures and adequate supplies for clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in bar area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in bar area for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in rear prep area, men and women washrooms. Hand washing sinks shall be provided at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed some ready to eat tcs foods not properly labeled and dated. Instructed to label and date all tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure/reminder on menu; instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed stock stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed to elevate all stock six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, fryer cabinets, slicer, prep tables, holding units, residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize all interior and exterior surfaces of equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at left faucet in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair left faucet and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training. All employees shall provide food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified manager must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected, premises using a vacuum packaging machine,(home use), with out a haccp process approved by cdph. Manager denatured and disposed of 10 sous vide chicken stored in the walk-in cooler.10lbs. Value $10.00. Serious violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed rear ceiling vents not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean rear walls, and remove the black substance behind the 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the sprayer at the one compartment sink at dish machine leaking, instructed to repair
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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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: Over 30 mice droppings scattered along wall base in storage areas in rear. Loose outlet cover at wall in same area. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Repair loose outlet cover. Front double doors, with approx 1/4 inch gap inbetween at bottom of doors. Instd to rodent proof same, so as to be tight fitting. Violation 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips for low temperature dishmachines (chlorine) and for santizer at 3-compartment sink (quaternary ammonium). Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Violation 7-38-030 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards worn and stained at main prep line. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom cabinets of fryers with excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain.
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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 3-compartment sink in poor repair, missing panel with exposed black mold like substance. Instd to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under bar 3-compartment sink and bar exposed handsink. Instd to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beards are required to wear beard restraints.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet minimum requirements.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove rust deposits on shelves in reach-in coolers in bar area. Remove all milk crates in storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all shelving units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, office, and storage areas(food debris, grease buildup). Clean all floor drains in prep and dish washing areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear utensil storage area. Clean all ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen. Repair/paint wall near malt storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on bar 3-comparment sink.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical11 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers preparing ready to eat salads and touching chopped lettuce, onions, diced tomatoes, kernel corn with bare hands and placing on plate for customer service. There is no bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Observed poor hygienic practices food handlers wiping hands on soiled wash cloth and preparing food, another food handler improperly washing hands in cold water at exposed sink. Instructed manager hands must be washed in warm water with soap and properly dried with sanitary hand drying devices. Hands must be washed before and after changing gloves. Critical violation 7-38-010a
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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 50 mice droppings on floor under milk crates, in corner near electrical equipment and water heater in utility room, 15 mice droppings on floor near soda dispenser storage shelves, 20 mice droppings on floor along walls in office, 30 mice droppings on top and inside shelving units in rear storage area, 20 mice droppings on floor along walk-in cooler in rear storage area, 20 mice droppings along south wall and 20 mice droppings on floor under table in northeast corner in malt storage area, 20 mice droppings on floor in corner under single service articles storage in kitchen area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Front and rear doors not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on bottom of doors. Seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or certificate posted when potentially hazardous food (chicken 165.4f, beef 162.7f)prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove rust deposits on shelves in reach-in coolers in bar area. Remove all milk crates in storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, fryer cabinets, ice machine, sinks, cabinets in beverage area, outlets, slicer, can opener, prep tables, coolers, shelving units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, and storage areas(food debris, grease buildup). Clean all floor drains in prep and dish washing areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear utensil storage area. Clean all ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen. Repair/paint wall near malt storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in beer walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on bar 3-comparment sink. Provide hot water at exposed sink in kitchen area.(two other exposed sinks nearby in beverage and rear prep area. Instructed to use operable sinks for proper hand washing)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints. Store ice scoop handle up or in sanitrary container in bar and beverage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove multi use knife wedged under the cutting board in the prep area and properly store all multi use utensils.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the deep fryers, the can opener, the fan covers and storage racks inside the walk in cooler and in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the prep and walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the walls, ceiling tiles/vents and ventilation filters in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store ice scoops in the bar in a clean bin or handle up in the ice.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Instructed to meet the food handler requirements.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean.must clean/maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors not clean of debris in rear storage rooms.must clean/maintain.also elevate and properly store storage off floors on adequate shelving.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear outside storage area at door.must organge storage to prevent pest harborage area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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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 front and rear door not rodent proofed at bottom areas 1/4 to 1/2 inch.must repair doors to be tight fitting from rodent entry.serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean.must clean/maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floorsn ot clean of debris in rear storage rooms.must clean/maintain.also elevate and properly store storage off floors on adequate shelving.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear outside storage area at door.must organge storage to prevent pest harborage area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following needs cleaning and sanitizing cutting boards, #10 can opener. Clean interior of fryer doors, oven ,stove top, table under flat grill .
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors next to ice machine, and under cooking areas.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Must have all hot,cold and frozen food storage facilities on and operating to verify that they maintain appropriate temperatures.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Must provide written procedures for proper washing,rinsing and sanitizing of beer kettles and kegs.
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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: Noted openings along the bottom of the front entrance doors. Must repair and make doors completely insect and rodent proof.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Must provide an outside waste grease receptacle for waste grease.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago foodservice manager certificate posted. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide outlet covers at all electrical outlets where missing. Must also seal small openings around existing outlet covers where needed. Must seal all raw wood on interior and exterior of cabinets behind bar and at wait station in rear hallway. Also seal raw wood under the bar counter top and seal exposed brick in dining area. Install soda dispenser holster where missing behind bar area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the smoker on the cook line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must seal gaps along the floor bases behind the walk in beer cooler, in employee locker room and in utility closet. Also provide baseboard where missing in utility room and in employee locker room where missing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Finish walls under bar counter where needed. Also seal openings around all rear exterior exit doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install proper ventilation in washrooms and in employee locker room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer in all refrigeration units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must provide additional shelving racks in prep and storage areas to properly store dry goods and other items. Also provide shelving racks in the walk in coolers and freezers to properly store all food items.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.