My Buddy's
4416 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 29, 2026
My Buddy's was last inspected on April 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
April 29, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 replace the torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler.
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: 6-501.11 replace the broken floor tiles behind the front bar area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2-door prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Observed milk at 44f, raw bacon at 44f, beef at 44f, cream cheese at 44f, mozzarella cheese at 44f, and chicken at 44f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
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 the walk-in cooler with an air temperature of 44f. The walk-in cooler was used to store tcs foods such as cheeses and milk. Management instructed not to use this cooler to store tcs foods. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mouse droppings in the storage closet beneath the boxes of fountain pop. Also observed 5 mouse droppings against the wall of the dining area next to the wall mounted jukebox. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler.
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: Clean the interior of the deep fryers.
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: Replace the broken floor tiles behind the front bar area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink inside front (2) customer's washroom.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Instructed to repair or replace broken rubber gasket around (right) reach-in cooler door in rear storage area (by the exit door).
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: Instructed to clean, repaint or replace rusty metal racks inside the walk-in cooler.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of dishmachine with grease accumulation.
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: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners, under shelves in rear (garage) area and in basement storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and residue build up on sides and top of the low temp dish machine. Instructed management to clean and sanitize as well as regularly maintain the area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and residue build up on the outside of fan and exhaust covers of the reach in coolers in prep area as well as standing coolers in front bar.
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 dust and food debris build up on the floor in the garage storage area, on the floor around the dish machine, on the floor in the soda closet in front bar area, and along the walls on the floor of the basement. Regularly clean and maintain the areas free of dust and food debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
10 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: Observed rear rolling receiving door with a gap underneath, located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to pest-proof the door to prevent potential pest harborage.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed scoop being stored inside large bulk container of raw sliced in-house buttermilk batter onion rings. Instructed the person in charge of proper utensil storage.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: The observed plates are not inverted. Instructed the person in charge to invert plates after sanitizing, air drying, and maintaining.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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 raw wood surfaces in the warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to ensure surfaces are nonporous, smooth, and easily cleanable for repair and maintenance.
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 heavily scored dish fillable dish machine washing racks. Informed the person in charge to replace and maintain.
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: Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in the rear preparation and warewashing areas. Instructed the person in charge to repair 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 accumulation of unnecessary items and clutter not utilized for everyday operation in facility basement and rear storage area near refuse. Instructed the person in charge to remove unnecessary items from the facility and maintain them.
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 ceiling tiles extremely dark in color, black/brown in kitchen, warewashing, and rear food storage area. Instructed the person in charge ceilings should be light in color for cleaning purposes. Repair 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 facility coving and junctures in disrepair throughout the facility. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.
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 employee restroom ventilation fan in disrepair. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food manager without allergen awareness training. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago foodservice managers certificate obtains allergen awareness training and keeps the certificate on the premises.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 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 handwashing sinks behind front and rear bar without handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods not at the correct temperature- chicken at 49.1 f and hamburger at 48.9 f in a cold holding unit under the grill. However, said cold holding unit temperature is now 41 f. Instructed to maintain cold holding temperatures at 41 f or below and to discard tcs foods that were out of compliance. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom with no covered receptacles. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed blown-out light bulbs in the prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light endcaps missing above the dish machine in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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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: A handwashing sink at the second bar. The surface must be smooth and cleanable. Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on splashguard
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: Must not use aluminum foil as a liner for cooking equipment in the prep area. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease build-up at interior of cooking equipment and deep friers.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 expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings around floor piping beside equipment in prep area must remove to be smooth and cleanable.
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: Broken and missing floor tiles at rear storage area, replace said tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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 torn rubber gasket inside door of 2 door refrigeration unit and door of upright freezer all at the food dry storage area. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
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: Noted a slimy and grey substance inside the soda gun dispensers at the bars. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment, repair and maintain cracks on floor around the dish washing area. Noted multiple holes and openings on ceiling at the kitchen prep area (extension of kitchen). Instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent entry 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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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: 4-501.11 observed air conditioning unit being used to cool walk in cooler. Must provide equipment specifications that air conditioning unit is sufficient to cool food for walk in cooler.
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: 6-201.11 observed floors in kitchen very unclean with accumulation of dirt and grease behind cooking line and under 3 compartment sink and under dish machine. Observed walls under 3 compartment sink and under dish machine very unclean with food splatter and grease accumulation. Observed west wall of cooking line with old vent making wall not smooth and easily cleanable. West wall of cooking line must be restored to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintained. Observed stirs leading to dish area with foam sealant used to close holes. Foam sealant is not smooth and easily cleanable and must be removed. Observed coving missing from wall at base of stairs in kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine with pink mildew like substance. Must clean and sanitize all interior of ice machine where ice is made and served for human consumption. Priority foundation 7-38-005
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: Observed ready to eat/ time temperature controlled food including potato salad and spinach dip must have use by /comsume by date 7 days out with date of preparation being day 1. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in reach in refrigeration units and reach in freezer units in garage containing vehicle/ mechanical room. Must remove all food from garage and store food within facility.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils and equipment stored in garage and mechanical room. Must remove all utensils and equipment that are food related from garage/mechanical room.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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 air conditioning unit being used to cool walk in cooler. Must provide equipment specifications that air conditioning unit is suficient to cool food for walk in cooler.
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: Observed low temperature dish machine with 0 ppm of chlorine for sanitizer concentration. Machine was reapired during inspection priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following non food contact surfaces need to be cleaned in detail. Interior and exterior of fryers and exterior of all cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards on main cooking line with dark grooves. Must remove all dark grooves or replace cutting boards.
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 floors in kitchen very unclean with accumulation of dirt and grease behind cooking line and under 3 compartment sink and under dish machine. Observed walls under 3 compartment sink and under dish machine very unclean with food splatter and grease accumulation. Observed west wall of cooking line with old vent making wall not smooth and easily cleanable. West wall of cooking line must be restored to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintained. Observed stirs leading to dish area with foam sealant used to close holes. Foam sealant is not smooth and easily cleanable and must be removed. Observed coving missing from wall at base of stairs in kitchen.
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: Basement on premises full of clutter. All unecessary items need to be removed from premises and all remaining items need to be organized up off floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report dated 10/9/18 not corrected including violation #10 no handwashing sink at the dishwashing area. Instructed to install an additional handwashing sink at the dishwashing area. #39 no splash guard between front bar exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink. Must install washable splashguard. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11(a) noted no hand wash sink at the dishwashing area. Instructed to have an additional hand wash sink at the dishwashing area
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 noted establishment serving undercooked food items (hamburgers) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 no splash guard between front bar exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splash guard. Missing ice bin covers at front bar ice bins. Must provide and maintain ice bin covers. -
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 unfinished wood under front bar counter-top and at rear bar. Must finish all surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 critical5 general3 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: 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 one. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today.
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: 2-501.11 management unable to provide procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to have a procedure including the chemicals required for the cleaning. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.
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: 5-203.11(a) noted no hand wash sink at the dishwashing area. Instructed to have an additional hand wash sink at the dishwashing area.
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: 4-501.114 noted low temperature dish washing machine not in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 00 ppm. Dishwashing machine is not in use at this time of inspection.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service cooler to be improper:-salsa 44.6f, cheese 45.6f, chicken 51.8f, tomatoes 51.3f, pasta 44.4f, humus 46.8f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 28 lbs of products worth $425.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 noted establishment serving undercooked food items (hamburgers) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 noted temperature of service cooler at the prep area to be improper at 50f. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: 8-103.11 noted a vacuum packaging machine on site and assorted food items inside the walk in cooler vacuum packaged with no proof of haccp or variance per health code requirement. Instructed management discontinue the vacuum packaging process until a variance and haccp are approved by the health department.the food items that was vacuum packaged was also tagged and held for inspection chicken wings about 14 lbs priority foundation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 noted over 50 flying insects on walls and ceilings at the rear employee bathroom/mop storage, at the front dining area, front and rear bars and customer bathrooms. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate fly activity. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Priority foundation #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: 3-307.11 no splashguard between front bar exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splashguard. Missing ice bin covers at front bar ice bins. Must provide and maintain ice bin covers.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 unfinished wood under front bar counter-top and at rear bar. Must finish all surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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: 6-501.12 found litter, grease and accumulated food debris on floors under sinks and equipment in cooking area, dishwashing room, rear storage and on basement floors. Must clean and maintain floors through-out.
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: 2-102.12 noted no city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Instructed to have a city of chicago food certificate posted on site at all times and a food service manager present. Priority foundation #7-38-012
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: 2-102.13 no proof of food handler training for all required employees. Must provide proof of 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: Pa 100-0367 noted no allergen training certification on site. Instructed p.i.c that all certified food managers are required to have the allergen training certificate on site at all times.
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
9 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Ceviche on menu. Must post a consumer advisory.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving throughout the kitchen. Raw wood under the bar counter and in the far rear storage area. Must seal/paint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of the box freezers with rust. Must remove.
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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: Damaged floors in poor repair in the rear refrigeration/freezer room. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable. Floors in the following areas need cleaning: behind box freezers, throughout the dry food storage closet.
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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: Broken ceiling in the basement near rear exit door. Must seal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing light shields above the dish area. Must replace. Must provide greater lighting for the basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inoperable ventilation in the mens washroom. Must repair/replace. Must install an exposed hand washing sink with soap and paper towels behind the bar. Must provide three stoppers for the dish and bar three compartment sinks. Fryer and grill must be completely under hood ventilation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the bar must be elevated from the floors 6" or above. All unused coolers and equipment must be removed from the premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for required employee. Must provide.
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Observed tin foil on shelves in dishwash area. Instructed manager to remove all tin foil, must paint shelves, surface of shelves must be smooth and easy to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside unused stand up prep 2-door cooler. Must clean and maintain interior of 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: Observed holes in wall at dishwash room under fire extinguisher and peeling wall base under dishmachine. Must repair/seal all holes in wall and reattach/seal gaps between floor base and walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: No ceiling light covers above dish wash area. Must provide covers for lights.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No drain board at 3-compartment sink. Must provide drain board.
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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 peeling paint on shelves at dishwash room. Must remove all peeling paint/repaint shelves, shelf surface must be smooth and easy to clean.
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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: Observed dirt/food build up on floor under shelf racks in dishwash room. Must clean floor 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 tile behind dishwash 3-compartment sink damaged. Must repair wall/keep wall clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Bar 3-compartment sink faucet leaking, bar handwash bowl pipe draining slowly and dishwash 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain sinks.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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: Observed grease/food on floor under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain floor.
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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 hole in wall behind employees washroom self closing device. Must seal hole in wall
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide additional light above pot wash 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: Employees washroom door self closing device broken. Must repair/install working self closing device for door.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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