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

Inspector’s note: Observed dishwasher thermometer needs batteries. Instructed to correct.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose handwashing sink at first floor bar. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condiiton.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large amount of standing water in basement prep area. Management states this is caused by leaking air conditioner. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vents in basement prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12---observed stained cutting boards in the first floor and basement prep areas. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17---observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex rooftop washroom.must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.approximately 50 live small flying insects observed on the walls and ceilings and equipments in the bar areas and in basement ice machine areas also, approximately 4 live large house flies flying around in the basement food prep/dry storage areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the first floor and basement prep areas. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex rooftop washroom.must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease and dried food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout prep/cooking area especially under and around cooking equipments including all floor drains also,detail clean rear basement storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2604390 dated:10/09/2024 #38---6-202.15: observed openings at base in middle and base at corners of double rear exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. #51---5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention devices on espresso machines near first floor bar and in second floor bar. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on espresso machines in said areas so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained. Instructed to correct noted violations and maintain by 8/12/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at base in middle and base at corners of double rear exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-204.113: observed no data plate on low temperature dish machine in rooftop bar. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention devices on espresso machines near first floor bar and in second floor bar. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on espresso machines in said areas so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at base in middle and base at corners of double rear exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed over 40 small flies throughout facility. Observed small fly activity in dishwashing area, basement hallway and bars. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity and clean affected areas. Recommended that a licensed pest control company service facility on or after 10/2/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-204.115: observed error displayed on wash gauge of low temperature dish machine at second floor bar. Held for inspection tag placed on low temperature dish machine, instructed a warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water in each wash tank. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: 4-204.113: observed no data plate on low temperature dish machine in rooftop bar. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention devices on espresso machines near first floor bar and in second floor bar. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on espresso machines in said areas so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom in basement. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom in baesement for sanitary products.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.113(b): observed damaged dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid pushed inwards left lid creates a large opening, lid is not tight fitting. Instructed to replace dumpster lid and maintain tight fitting lid on dumpster. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base in middle and base at corners of double rear exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 small flies throughout facility. Observed small fly activity in dishwashing area, basement hallway and bars. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity and clean affected areas. Recommended that a licensed pest control company service facility on or after 10/2/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises. Instructed a record of all visits describing all pest control related activities conducted, including inspections and applications of pesticides or other methods to control pests to the retail food establishment shall be contained in pest control log book and maintained on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed error displayed on wash gauge of low temperature dish machine at first floor bar. Instructed a warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water in each wash tank. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no data plate on low temperature dish machine in rooftop bar. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention devices on espresso machines near first floor bar and in second floor bar. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on espresso machines in said areas so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom in basement. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom in baesement for sanitary products.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid pushed inwards left lid creates a large opening, lid is not tight fitting. Instructed to replace dumpster lid and maintain tight fitting lid on dumpster. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior 2nd floor door/large windows is left open which allows for pests to enter through. Exterior doors shall be: self-closing, solid, and tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED AT LEAST 7 LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS AND AT APPROXIMATELY AT LEAST 50 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND 2ND/1ST FLOOR BAR. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee provided on site.

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

Inspector’s note: Crates used as storage in the dish area for clean dishes. Facility must replace with a container that is durable, smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic wrap and plastic glove used as a drain stopper in the 2nd basin of the 3compartment sink. Facility must remove plastic items and either repair current or provide a proper drain stopper.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from pipe located under 2nd compartment basin of the 3compartment sink. Facility must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive puddle water on floors behind the cookline and dish arae in the basement. Facility must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee backback hung on clean dish shelving. All employee items must be stored in employee designated area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core items dated on 2/7/23; report #:2570896 has not been corrected. 51) 5-204.12: backflow prevention devices not found on coffee/espresso machines in the facility. Facility must provide. 53) 6-202.14: the employee restroom does not have a tight-fitting and self-closing door. All toilet rooms located within a food establishment must be enclosed with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. 58) 2-102.13: observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed bag of crab meat resting in a container of 90f water. Time and temperature control for safety (tcs) food must be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41f or less; completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70f or below and for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41f; part of a cooking process; or using a procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. Tcs food was discarded on site by manager due to improper cold holidng temperature.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not found on coffee/espresso machines in the facility. Facility must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: The employee restroom does not have a tight-fitting and self-closing door. All toilet rooms located within a food establishment must be enclosed with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on floors near the basement fryer. Facility must clean and maintain floors and area around fryer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from toilet in employee toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime inside ice maker used to produce ice not used for human consumption. Management states ice is used only in cooling process. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out lightbulb in hood above cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime on caulk around drainboards near high temperature dish machine. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, santize, re-caulk, and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in basement employee restroom and in single occupancy restrooms on 2nd floor. Instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime on caulk around drainboards near high temperature dish machine. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, santize, re-caulk, and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in basement employee restroom and in single occupancy restrooms on 2nd floor. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken and bowed ceiling panels above high temperature dish machine located in basement dish washing area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: Found vacuumed packaged food on site without an approved haccp plan, instructed manager to discontinue process until an approved haccp place is obtained. Machine is tagged. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Found about 50 live fruit flies in basement's kitchen and dish room, instructed to eliminate flies in affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a)

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Spoons stored in a standing water container at bar area, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Small clear plastic containers not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry food containers

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12, spoons stored in a standing water container at bar area, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-901.11, small clear plastic containers not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry food containers.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.12, employees toilet room vent not working, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Found slight grime build-up at the interior panel of the machine(ice machine on the left hand side) located in the basement prep kitchen.must clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found all exhaust hood vents in all restrooms not in working order. Must repair all exhaust hood vents in all restrooms in the basement and in the 2nd floor rooftop area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one prep area bulk container not labeled. Instructed manager to label bulk container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine (left side ice machine). Instructed manager to clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles above dishwash area also observed food/grease stains on ceiling tile above basement prep area. Must clean/replace stained ceiling tiles and provide ceiling tiles/ceiling tiles must be tight fitted at dishwash area.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Basement prep area ventilation hood filers with grease build up also observed food debris inside 2nd floor bar reach in cooler. Must clean basement ventilation hood filters and interior of 2nd floor bar reach in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles grout in poor repair, low grout at main prep area along cookline also observed dirt build up inside floor drain at 2nd floor bar. Must regrout damaged floor tiles throughout prep area and clean interior of 2nd floor bar floor drain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on walls at bar 1st floor bar. Must clean walls and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one cracked ceiling light cover above dishwash area. Instructed manager to replace said damaged ceiling light cover.

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

Inspector’s note: Must re caulk along the walls of the splash guard of the dish machine,(caulk worn out with black moldy like substance) and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Wheels of the cooking equipment,coolers and deep fryer,stove,grill with grease build-up. Must clean and maintain. Clean and sanitize all chopping boards, interior panel of one of the ice maker with regular ice cubes and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor drain in the first floor and 2nd floor bar and maintain. Floor under and behnd the ice makers in the basement prep ara and floor behind the main bar and 2nd floor roof top bar needs detail cleaning and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation cover in all washrooms, basement and second floor with dust accumulated. Must clean remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs on the hood/canopy in the prep area basement and 2nd floor cook line. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Slow draining of the exposed hand sinks in the basement prep area. Must repair and maintain. Ventilation in both washrooms in the 2nd floor,not working. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food items including bulk food containers with name of product, prepared by or use by date.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils(plates,cups,bowls etc) on shelves and display tables not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage and serving to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean meat slicer on prep table at the basement food prep area with olf food particles.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean vents/filters at ceiling and at the cooking unit of the basement food prep area with dust accumulation and dirt. Also noted leaking faucet at the 1 compartment sink of basement food prep area. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found canopy above bar at 2nd floor not protecting food/drink from elements. Canopy made of wooden slats. Must install canopy above 2nd floor bar that will protect food from elements. Tagged outdoor bar at 2nd floor.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Found no self closing door at employee restroom basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents not working at women restrooms basement.