Pass

Hopleaf Bar

5146-5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 8, 2025

Hopleaf Bar was last inspected on September 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 8, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 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 all handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors under and behind equipment and in all corners along walls in main bar area (first floor bar 1 & 2)

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to obtain allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • 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 multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep stations. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

      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: Observed leaking drainpipe underneath exposed handsink at the main cookline. Instructed the person in charge to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • 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 in prep, dishwashing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside the bar reach in coolers at the old sidebar. Must provide working thermometers inside said coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance and rear exit door sweeps at 5148 n clark side. Must rodent proof said doors.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on the lower side of dishmachine drainboards and exterior dishwasher 3-compartment sink. Must 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: 2nd floor men's washroom handwash sink hot water leaking at faucet. Must 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: Observed hole in wall at front prep area. Must seal hole in wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food allergen training certificates on-premises. Instructed must update food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items

      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: 4-501.12 old cutting boards in the kitchen are used as lids for prep coolers. However, the surface with dark stains and deep cuts, not easily cleanable. Must refinish or replace said cutting boards. Exposed insulation is used for interior lid liner for prep coolers in the prep area/kitchen. The surface is porous, absorbent, not easily cleanable. Lid liners must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material

      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: 5-204.12 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 or know the location.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.12 debris on floor at bar areas, also at floor drains.clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 protective broken light shield in the kitchen above two-door reach-in cooler replace. Also debris on light shield clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Old cutting boards in the kitchen are used as lid for prep coolers,however surface with dark stains and deep cuts, not easily cleanable.must refinish or replace said cutting boards.exposed insulation is used for interior lid liner for prep coolers in prep area/kitchen. Surface is porous, absorbent,not easily cleanable.lid liners 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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises using a high-temperature dishwasher with gaunce reading 169.3f; noted no irreversible registering temperature indicators for high-temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as strips/stickers or thermometer. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • 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 or know the location.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No cover provided for receptacles inside unisex washrooms, instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris on floor at bar areas, also at floor drains.clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Protective broken light shield in the kitchen above two-door reach-in cooler replace. Also debris on light shield clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • 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 at the dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high temperature dish washer with gauge reading 180f; however noted no temperature test strips. Instructed to provide and irreversible registering temperature indicator, strips/stickers. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  7. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of preparation counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 large long cutting boards attached to cold holding units on cooking line with dark grooves. Cutting boards are worn and can no longer come clean within dark grooves. Cutting boards need to be replaced.

      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 mop sink needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable curface 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 floor/wall in bar behind storage of busbuckets on rack unclean with build up of grime. Clean and maintain. Clean floors/ walls of closet in basement containing grease trap. Keep area clean to prevent pest activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 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(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 #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a slimy substance inside the soda gun holder at the second floor bar. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to clean floors throughout the basement liquor room area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Approximately 40 small flies throughout the basement food prep area on walls, ceilings and ice machine. Recommend having pest co. Service for flies and instructed to eliminate or minimize fly activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk foods throughout the basement must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All clean stored pots and pans must be inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty shelving in the two door dessert freezer. Must replace. Peeling wall caulking at hand sinks and dish machine. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall mounted fry slicer must be cleaned after each use. Interior of the ice machine in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the basement liquor and bag in box soda storage with dirt, debris, broken glass. 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: Hole the wall and ceiling in the basement oven room behind and above the dairy cooler. Must seal both. Missing hood ventilation screen in the basement prep. Must replace. Dirty wall at the basement prep exposed hand sink. Must clean and maintain. Exposed brick wall at the 2nd floor womans washroom washbowl. Must seal wall next to washbowl to be smooth and cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above the entrance to the walk-in freezer in the garage storage. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Extremely dirty exposed hand sink at the south bar. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handler certificates must be current and updated. Found one employee with expired food handler certificate.

  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: Must recaulk the wall where it meets with the exposed hand washing sink the main kitchen prep area on the 1st floor.must smooth and easily cleanable. Must repair wall corner across from the dish machine area. Missing corner wall cover. Wall must be smooth and easily cleanable.

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found dish machine not in use at this time. Dish machine not sanitizing at 180f during final cycle. Machine tagged. Do not use unit/donot remove tag from unit until cdph inspects unit. Critical violation. No citation issued at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found basement rear exit screen door in poor repair. At this time the door is rodent proofed but the screen door is being held together with gray tape. Must repair so as to be smooth and easily cleanable and in good working condition.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk the wall where it meets with the exposed hand washing sink the main kitchen prep area on the 1st floor.must smooth and easily cleanable. Must repair wall corner across from the dish machine area. Missing corner wall cover. Wall must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: During inspection observed about 5 food prep staff members with long beards and mustaches not wearing proper facial hair restraints. Instructed to use facial hair restraints or above staff must be clean shaven at all times.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. 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 large ice machine in the basement. Observed pink, yellow, and brown discoloration in the upper compartment of the ice machine on the condeser, ice chute, and trays in direct contact with the ice and water. Manager voluntarily burned the remaining ice in the machine and all bar ice in the reservoirs that came from the above mentioned machine were burned. Instructed to use bagged ice until machine is serviced. Must detail clean and sanitize interior of machine and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace stained, deep grooved cutting board on the food line and mainain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The gaskets and interior surface of the 2-door reach-in freezer in the kitchen must be detail cleaned and maintained to remove food debirs buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wood, consturction, and food debris buildup on the floor under the staircase in the basement. Must detail 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: Remove dust buildup on the ceiling tiles and ceiling vent directly above the prep area in the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dust buildup in the hoodvent above the reduction burners in the basement. Instructed to detail clean to remove dust debris and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Middle door of display prep cooler is removed from hinges,instructed to repair, first prep area in dining area. No splash guard is provided between three compartment sink and exposed hand sink in basement prep area.surface must be 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: No ceiling tiles provided above the ice machine in basement area.instructed to provide.dust build-up on ceiling tiles around vent cover and vent covers in kitchen instructed to clean and maintain. Broken wall( bricks) at old bar, across the dish machine,instructed to repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken light shield in main kitchen also dust build-up on light shields same area,instructed to clean and maintain

  16. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation and storage.observed a vacuum packaging unit in basement prep area.found in coolers and hot holding unit food packaged from said unit without the approval of public health. Vacuum packaged hot food discarded and cold food stored inside the walk-in cooler. All repacked/seal food from unit mentioned is stored in cooler and tagged with a "condemned tag".instructed not to use products until approval of public health. Food discarded and denatured.pounds 21,value 168. Found reach-in cooler(with food in it) and multi use utensils(pots,containers etc.)stored at rear basement storage area were ceiling is porous(fire insulation)and crumble bricks on walls. Instructed to relocated mentioned items,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material serious violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: : middle door of display prep cooler is removed from hinges,instructed to repair, first prep area in dining area. No splash guard is provided between three compartment sink and exposed hand sink in basement prep area.surface must be 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: No ceiling tiles provided above the ice machine in basement area.instructed to provide.dust build-up on ceiling tiles around vent cover and vent covers in kitchen instructed to clean and maintain. Broken wall( bricks) at old bar, across the dish machine,instructed to repair

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Display prep cooler in main kitchen at improper temperature:air temp of 47.6f,49.7f and 53.1f. Potentially hazardous food were stored inside the said unit: fresh goat cheese, duck liver mousse,chocolate mousse,etc. Cooler must maintain air temp of 40f and below.technician called.repaired unit.presently maintains air temp of 40f.instructed to use unit 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: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:duck liver mousse at temp of 49.2f to 57f; fresh goat cheese at temp of 47.3f to 49.2f; various kind of cooked vegetable at temp of 52f to 53.5f;chocolate mousse at temp of 58f; pork rillette at temp of 55.6f; melons(honey dew and cantaloupe at temp of 54f. These products were stored from above display cooler. Cooked lamb at temp of 56.3f and cooked beans at temp of 58f,products stored inside the walk-in cooler,which maintain air temp of 40.3f;chicken stock at temp of 110.9f.cold food must maintain temp of 40f and hot food at temp of 140f and above.food discarded and denatured: pounds 100,value 650. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Waste water backed up from floor drain inside the grease trap storage area and behind the walk-in cooler,however no waste water observed inside the walk-in cooler.floor drain is clogged standing water around the drain with a black slime substance. Instructed to contact a plumber,to fix the problem, clean mentioned area. Critical violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation and storage.observed a vacuum packaging unit in basement prep area.found in coolers and hot holding unit food packaged from said unit without the approval of public health. Vacuum packaged hot food discarded and cold food stored inside the walk-in cooler. All repacked/seal food from unit mentioned is stored in cooler and tagged with a "condemned tag".instructed not to use products until approval of public health. Food discarded and denatured.pounds 21,value 168. Found reach-in cooler(with food in it) and multi use utensils(pots,containers etc.)stored at rear basement storage area were ceiling is porous(fire insulation)and crumble bricks on walls. Instructed to relocated mentioned items,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material serious violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Middle door of display prep cooler is removed from hinges,instructed to repair, first prep area in dining area. No splash guard is provided between three compartment sink and exposed hand sink in basement prep area.surface must be 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: No ceiling tiles provided above the ice machine in basement area.instructed to provide.dust build-up on ceiling tiles around vent cover and vent covers in kitchen instructed to clean and maintain. Broken wall( bricks) at old bar, across the dish machine,instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken light shield in main kitchen also dust build-up on light shields same area,instructed to clean and maintain

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Sautee reach in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 48.7 f, found brats, rabbit, etc. Held inside cooler. Instructed manager cooler must be 40 f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Cooler tagged by cdph at this time.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperatures between 49 f and 51.1 f- sausage, bratwurst, rabbit, peas, corn, cut tomatoes, cut apples, pickled onions. All out of temperature potentially hazardous foods voluntarily discarded at this time. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 f or below if held cold. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) foods discarded weight- 10 lbs, valued at $300.00

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on bars floors. Instructed manager to detail clean floor throughout bars.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside some reach in cooler. Must provide therometers for all coolers.

  19. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND COMMINGLED FRESH SHELL FISH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 40 POUND OF FRESH ISLAND MUSSELS IN ONE CONTAINER WITH 4 DIFFERENT SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCTS.TWO OF THE TAGS HAD THE SAME INFORMATION:CERT.# IL41SS;ORIGINAL SHIPPER'S CERT.No PE 2329SS; HARVEST DATE:5-11-12;QUANTITY OF SHELLFISH 10LBS; DATE RESHIPPED: 5-14-12; BEST USED BY: 5-24-12; COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: CANADA; METHOD OF PRODUCTS:FARM RAISED. THE OTHER TWO TAGS HAD DIFFERENT INFORMATION ON EACH TAG. ORIGINAL HARVEST DATE: MAY 07,2012 THE OTHER TAG HARVEST TAG WAS:MAY 03,2012; WET STORED AT BORDEN FROM:MAY07,2012 TO MAY 08, 2012,THE OTHER TAG:MAY 03 TO MAY 08, 2012; HARVEST AREA:PE 2F, THE OTHER TAG: PE 3E. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 40, VALUE $84. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken rubber gasket inside the one door refrigerator in old (5148 n. Clark) kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of deep fryers grease build-up,also interior and exterior of cooking equipment in old kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair floor under the bar counter, old side of the premises. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non absorbent material. Sweep floor behind the said bar. Also sweep floor in basement area, and grease trap storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal wall by the last table,north- west side, opened bricks, bottom part.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet at mop sink,old side.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary articles from basement,and if items is needed elevate it 6" off the floor, also garage area items must be elevated.

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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.