Le Piano
6970-6972 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 3, 2025
Le Piano was last inspected on April 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
April 3, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Provide cover for the receptacle inside the west washroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
26 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 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: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice/food not protected. Interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir, ice bin, and all ice contact sides and interior of the machine with black and pink slime substance dripping down into the ice and touching the ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Provide cover for the receptacle inside the west washroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted nor provided on site for present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. 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: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 3-26-24,report#2591633 #38) 6-501.111: we observed over 30 droppings in different locations of premises:bar area, rear dishroom. Liquor storage. Instructed to clean ,sanitize and maintain areas. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(a) presently today we observed 15 mice droppings. Employees cleaned and removed droppings during inspection. Priority violation:7-42 090, citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Broken splash guard at handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 shelves in rear storage area to be constructed from unsealed wood. Provide smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks from drain pipes of hand sink in rear dishwashing area and hand sink front prep area. Repair drain pipes and maintain in working order.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room doors not self-closing. Must install self-closing devices on toilet room doors.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice/food not protected. Interior of the ice machine upper water reservoir,and panels of the machine with excessive black slime substance. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout. Ice is used for human consumption.priority foundation violation 7-38-005 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: Must provide consumer advisory (on site), reminder (in the menu), and disclosure (by the food items) for all undercooked foods. Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: We observed over 30 droppings in different locations of premises:bar area, rear dishroom. Liquor storage. Instructed to clean ,sanitize and maintain areas. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Broken splash guard at handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 shelves in rear storage area to be constructed from unsealed wood. Provide smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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 food debris and residue build up on outside of small cooler in front bar area. Clean and mantain area free from debris and residue build up.
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 loose faucet with leaking water at three compartment sink. Repair or replace leaking faucet.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks from drain pipes of hand sink in rear dishwashing area and hand sink front prep area. Repair drain pipes and maintain in working order.
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 grease build up behind grill and fryer equipment in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and mantain area free of debris and grease build up.
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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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 exterior of the bottom front entrance door allows for pests. Exterior doors shall be self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)-- all stored items throughout in all storage hallways, rooms and closets must be elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15-- broken cold water handle on the bar hand washing sink. ----leak under the dish machine room hand washing sink into a bucket. Must replace/repair all.
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: 6-501.11: noted a large hole on wall behind the chest freezer by the kitchen stove. Instructed to repair and maintain, seal all holes and openings where ever necessary to prevent hiding places for pest.
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: 2-102.13--- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)-- all stored items throughout in all storage hallways, rooms and closets must be elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15-- broken cold water handle on the bar hand washing sink. ----leak under the dish machine room hand washing sink into a bucket. Must replace/repair all.
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: 6-201.1-----hole in the wall behind the toilet in the west washroom. Must properly seal.
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: 2-102.13--- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical9 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: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machine upper water reservoir and upper portions where ice is made and dispensed with a black slime-like substance. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing internal thermometer in all kitchen coolers. Must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately over 75 mice droppings in the following areas throughout the rear wine storage room, dishwashing room, and rear kitchen hallway storage. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all areas,s and recommend having pest co. Service for rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Broken splash guard on the kitchen hand washing sink. Must replace/repair.
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: All stored items throughout in all storage hallways, rooms and closets must be elevated from the floors.
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: Interior of the oven dirty. Must 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: Broken cold water handle on the bar hand washing sink. ----leak under the dish machine room hand washing sink into a bucket. Must replace/repair all.
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: All items stored on the outdoor walkway must be removed from the premises to prevent rodent harboring.
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: Floors throughout the facility in all areas under sinks, equipment in kitchen, all storage areas with dirt, debris. Must clean and maintain.----hole in the wall behind the toilet in the west washroom. Must properly seal.
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: Exhaust hood on the cooks line with excessive grease must clean 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: No city of chicago food service sanitation certificate is posted on the premises. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-12 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted over 50 mice dropping on floor along wall base at the 3 compartment sink, inside milk crates used for elevation and on shelves at the rear liquor storage area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted a large hole on wall behind the chest freezer by the kitchen stove. Instructed to repair and maintain, seal all holes and openings where ever necessary to prevent hiding places for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical10 general1 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: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
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: Found no procedure/plan 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
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink at bar and rear glassware washing area (3 compartment sink). Instructed to install handwashing sink at mentioned areas with hot/cold running water. Must provide provide soap and paper towel or hand drying device. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) no 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: Beginning of mineral inside the ice machine water reservoir, along edges. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain ice machine.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Date marking observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on tcs food. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued -
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: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and the potential hazard of consuming such food (lamb eggs, etc) must disclose and remind such items in written form on menu. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Food stored in dry storage must be properly labeled with a common name
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Drain inside bar ice bin repaired with unknown material. Instructed to remove and provide verification of replaced food grade material.
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: Black milk crates are used for elevation of food and non-food items instructed to replace with raised shelf,6" off the floor.
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: Surface at wide cutting board is broken and deep cut,instructed to replace/refinish said cutting board in the kitchen
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: Provide lid for the ice bin behind bar area
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at ice machine water line, instructed to provide
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms not self closing, instructed to provide a self closing device at mentioned doors
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No lids provided at receptacles inside the washrooms,instructed to provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found exposed brick walls behind bar and in food storage/ice machine area not smooth and easy to clean. Must cover/seal. Ceiling inside the prep area and above ice machine broken, uneven. Also walls and ceiling at liquor storage. Instructed wall and ceiling surfaces must be smooth and cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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: Excess clutter in storage at glassware area and utility sink closet. Remove what is not needed and re-organize. Also re-organize food storage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 critical11 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: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have an original city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
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: Found no procedure/plan 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
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink at bar and rear glassware washing area (3 compartment sink). Instructed to install handwashing sink at mentioned areas with hot/cold running water. Must provide provide soap and paper towel or hand drying device. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) no 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: Beginning of mineral inside the ice machine water reservoir, along edges. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain ice machine.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Date marking observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on tcs food. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued -
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: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and the potential hazard of consuming such food (lamb eggs, etc) must disclose and remind such items in written form on menu. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Food stored in dry storage must be properly labeled with a common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Black milk crates are used for elevation of food and non-food items instructed to replace with raised shelf,6" off the floor.
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: Surface at wide cutting board is broken and deep cut,instructed to replace/refinish said cutting board in the kitchen
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: Provide lid for the ice bin behind bar area
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: Drain inside bar ice bin repaired with unknown material. Instructed to remove and provide verification of replaced food grade material.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strip provided on site. Instructed to provide chemical test strip according to sanitizer solutions used. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at ice machine water line, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms not self closing, instructed to provide a self closing device at mentioned doors
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No lids provided at receptacles inside the washrooms,instructed to .provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found exposed brick walls behind bar and in food storage/ice machine area not smooth and easy to clean. Must cover/seal. Ceiling inside the prep area and above ice machine broken, uneven. Also walls and ceiling at liquor storage. Instructed wall and ceiling surfaces must be smooth and cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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: Excess clutter in storage at glassware area and utility sink closet. Remove what is not needed and re-organize. Also re-organize food storage.
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: No original city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on site. Instructed to provide and post original chicago certificate. A least one certified food manager must be on site when tcs food is handled (lamb,chicken etc). Priority foundation violation: 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 approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Noted exterior of hot line equipment and grill with char an burnt on grease.instructed management to clean and maintain. Interior of kitchen reach in cooler needs cleaning to remove food debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted hot line hood and filters greasy and dusty at kitchen area.instructed management to clean and maintain hood and filters.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in room behind kitchen.instructed management to remove 0r reorganize clutter for the better monitoring of pests.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Found ceiling in poor repair at main kitchen. Found walls not painted behind 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Found no self closing doors at restrooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no attached drainboard to 3 compartment sink.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 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: Found evidence of rodents at premises. Observed 15 rat droppings under seating risers. Found 5 rat droppings under dishwashing area. Serious violation. Citation issued.
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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: Found large hole that must be sealed behind toilet bowl at 1st unisex customer restroom. Found ceiling in poor repair at main kitchen. Found walls not painted behind 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Found no self closing doors at restrooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found leaky drainage piping at exposed hand sink. Found no attached drainboard to 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter below seating riser section that must be removed.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: Observed rust build up on exterior of grease trap, bare wood behind bar, no cover for ice bin and no drainboard for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to paint exterior of grease trap and wood at bar also must provide drainboard for 3-compartment sink or move elevated shelves directly above 3-compartment sink and provide cover for ice bin.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must install light shield/light tubes for for prep area ceiling light bulbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device for coffee machine. Must provide.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed handwash bowl for prep and bar area. Instructed manager to provide exposed handwash bowl at prep/bar area with running hot and cold water. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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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: No pest control logbook on premises. Instructed manager to provide pest control logbook from a licensed illinois pest control operator for this location. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rust build up on exterior of grease trap, bare wood behind bar, no cover for ice bin and no drainboard for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to paint exterior of grease trap and wood at bar also must provide drainboard for 3-compartment sink or move elevated shelves directly above 3-compartment sink and provide cover for ice bin.
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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 gap beteween 3-compartment sink drain pipe and wall. Must seal gap in wall.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must install light shield/light tubes for for prep area ceiling light bulbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device for coffee machine. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No therometer inside prep reach in cooler. Instructed manager to provide therometer for cooler.
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PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)
No smoking regulations
Inspector’s note: 'no smoking' signs not posted at entrance or other areas where smoking is prohibited. Must post signs. Clean indoor air ordinance violation, 7-32-020a, 7-32-020b.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.