Whirlyball
1825-1855 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 28, 2026
Whirlyball was last inspected on July 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
July 28, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19--- noted blackened, moldy wall caulking at the dish machine hand washing sink. Instructed to replace.
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---water damaged ceiling tiles in the liquor storage room and in the rear hallway storage. Instructed to replace.-
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13-- all city of chicago certified food managers must have valid proof of allergen training or certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No paper towels available for two of the three kitchen prep/dish hand washing sinks. Must provide paper towels at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Cooks line hand washing sink not available for use due to an attached hose on the nozzle used to clean the deep fryer. Instructed to remove hose and reviewed that hand washing sinks are to be used for hand washing purposes only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.
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: Interior of the ice machines upper ice shoot with black and brown slime like substances on ice contact surfaces. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
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: Noted approximately 3 lbs cooked, diced chicken chicken in the cooks line cooler with and expiration date of 7-15-26 and prepared on 7-9. Reviewed proper date labeling requirements for prepared tcs foods to be held no longer than 7 days. All discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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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 100 small flies throughout the 1st floor bar on walls, shelving and inside floor drains. Also noted flies inside floor drains and along baseboards of dirty floor under the 2nd floor bar. Instructed to have the licensed pest control co. Service establishment for flies and eliminate all fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
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: Noted all stored items throughout the liquor storage room and rear hallway storage must be elevated from the floors.----piled unused wood on the floor at the rear exit door must be removed or stored elevated and organized if needed for the operation of the business.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted blackened, moldy wall caulking at the dish machine hand washing sink. Instructed to 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: Extremely dirty shelving under the raised shelving next to the beer taps on the 2nd floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Dirty interior 1st floor bar box cooler with pooling liquid and rust.----dirty interior of kitchen two door tall reach-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide waste receptacles at all hand washing stations.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted extremely dirty floor drains and floors throughout both the 1st and 2nd floor bars. Instructed to clean and maintain all.-----water damaged ceiling tiles in the liquor storage room and in the rear hallway storage. Instructed to replace.----floors with excessive debris under and behind the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified food managers must have valid proof of allergen training or certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass 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: 4-101.19--observed heavy spills inside wine and beer sliding coolers at bar area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.115--observed minor grease spills on outside oil container by garbage area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water sanitizing final rinse temperature exceeding 194 inside of high temperature dish machine. Final rinse temperature was found at 198f. Hot water sanitizng final rinse temperature must be between 180-194f. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed calcium build up encrusted on sides of low temperature dish machine at bar area. Must clean.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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 heavy spills inside wine and beer sliding coolers at bar area. Must clean and maintain.
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 irreversible registering temperature indicators on site. Must provide at all times to measure utensil surface temperature inside high temperature dish machine. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed minor grease spills on outside oil container by garbage area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear ice machine located in kitchen with a build-up of black and pink slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
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: Observed improper internal temperature of tcs foods par cooked chicken wings 45.3 f, cooked chopped chicken 45.3 f, parm and herb 46.2 , grilled chicken breast 45.3 f, shaved (47.6) and grated parmesean cheese 47.4 f, sliced cheese 46.5 f, sliced turkey 45.6 f, mozerella cheese 50.1 f, pepper jack cheese 47.9 f, cheese sauce 50 f, pico de gallo 48 f, garlic aioli 46.5 f, veggie and cheese quesadillas 48.3, cooked pasta 47.8 f, par cooked beef sliders 50.6 f approximately 400 lbs valued at $2500.00 discarded and denatured by the person in charge. 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 improper cold-hold temperature of walk-in cooler #1 50. 1 f informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health (cdph) priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.15-- must remove carpeting from the floor throughout the liquor storage room to enable adequate cleaning/mopping. 6-201.11--dirt and debris on the floor under the pizza ovens.---. Must clean and maintain----blackened moldy wall caulking at the kitchen three-compartment sink. Must replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted the 1st floor bar chlorine chemical dishwashing machine not dispensing sanitizer after several wash cycles attempted and machine primed. No dishes being washed at the time of inspection. Machine tag held for inspection and must not be used until repaired and properly dispenses chlorine sanitizer. Priority violation.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk sugar container must be labeled with the product 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: Broken door handle on the cooks line tall reach-in freezer. Must replace.
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: Noted the main dish washing area three compartment sink not operational, not attached to plumbing under the sink to allow the drainage of waste water from the sinks basins. Instructed to repair to allow the sink to properly drain to the floor drain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
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: Noted a food encrusted table top can opener at the kitchen prep table. Must clean after each use.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of the 1st-floor bar wine cooler and 2nd-floor bar beer cooler with pooling liquid and debris. 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 at the kitchen staging prep table area. Unable to completely turn the cold water off. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must remove carpeting from the floor throughout the liquor storage room to enable adequate cleaning/mopping.
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: Dirty floor drains in the following areas: 1st and second floor bars under the hand sinks.----dirt and debris on the floor behind the ice machine, throughout the second floor bar and under the pizza ovens.----excessive dust on the ceiling vent covers throughout the kitchen. Must clean and maintain all ----blackened moldy wall caulking at the kitchen three-compartment sink. Must replace.
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: The unused beer cooler in the rear storage garage must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.
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: Previous core violation from 9-23-22 report # 2564183 not corrected #47- observed drain hoses installed above ice bin and handwashing sink at second floor bar.instructed to relocated.----- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.#55- some debris on the floor at the second-floor bar area. Clean and maintain.---- reseal the plastic baseboard behind the ice machine in the kitchen. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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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: Observed drain hoses installed above ice bin and handwashing sink at second floor bar.instructed to relocated. Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Neck faucet loose at handwashing sink by the dishroom. Repair issue
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: Peeling paint on floor in front of ice machine,repaint. Surface must 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: Some debris on floor at second floor bar area,clean and maintain. Reseal plastic baseboard behind ice machine in the kitchen
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Only one compartment sink provided behind bar area which is used multiple purpose( for handwashing and to dump food liquid), at first floor. Instructed to install an handwashing sink at mentioned area (provide soap and paper towels). Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean rust from lower shelves of prep tables in the 1st floor prep area, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events,no completed. Instructed f to maintain appropriate supplies on site(gloves,gargles,etc). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. New information given
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 paper towels provided at handwashing sinks at both bars(first and second floor). Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Only one compartment sink provided behind bar area which is used multiple purpose( for handwashing and to dump food liquid), at first floor. Instructed to install an handwashing sink at mentioned area(provide soap and paper towels). Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c)"consolidated with above citation"
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Paper towel dispenser at second floor bar not accessible to be filled and used.unit is installed under the bar counter behind discharge pipes,unable to fill dispenser paper.instructed to relocate said unit or remove discharging beer hoses/pipes. Priority foundation:7-38-030(c)"consolidated with above citation"
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on all tcs foods(cooked chicken,cut fruit,etc). 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: Must provide consumer advisory (on site), reminder (in the menu), and disclosure (by the food items) for all under-cooked foods or cook to order foods(hamburger etc). 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: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean rust from lower shelves of prep tables in the 1st floor prep area, instructed to 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: Must repair leaky pipes underneath/behind the 2nd floor bar. Repair leaky handle on low temperature dish machine.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Grease on cement floor surrounding waste oil container,in rear outside garbage area.instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 live small flies on walls in the dishwashing/prep and 1st floor bar areas. Instructed to remove flies, clean the affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on 3-door prep cooler, across from the stove, in the 1st floor prep area. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean rust and food debris from lower shelves of prep tables in the 1st floor prep area, instructed to 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: Nust repair leaky pipes underneath handwashing sinks in dishwashing area of the 1st floor prep area, and behind the 2nd floor bar. Repair slow drains at all handwashing sinks in prep areas and behind both 1st fl & 2nd fl bars. Repair leaky handle on low temperature dish machine. Also, repair leaky base of faucet on 3-comp sink in dish area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical1 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) found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-010. Must provide.
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 found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1) found time/temperature control for safety food at improper temperatures. Found 3 sausage pizzas under heat lamp at 110.3f and about 10 pounds chicken wings at 118.9f inside chafing dish. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005. Disposed of approximately 15 pounds of tcs food.value at about 100 dollars. Pizza and chicken was setup on a table(buffet setup).
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot 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: 4-301.11 found heat lamps/chafing dish not holding tcs food/pizzas at proper hot holding temperatures.(110.3f)(118.9) priority violation. Citation issued.7-38-005. Tagged heat lamp/chafing dish.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-306.11 found no food guards for buffet setup at premises. Found pizza under heat lamps with no food guards.priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found sanitaion managers with no allergen training. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed rear dock door not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap at the bottom and side of the doors. Instructed to install proper threshold to prevent rodent entry. Also, observed 20 small lives flies in walls in prep area, around the dish machine and on walls around the upstairs and 1st floor bar areas. Instructed to remove flies, contact pest control provider for service. 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: Must replace all cutting boards on prep coolers in the 1st floor prep area, stains and dark grooves present. Remove ice accumulation from door of walk in freezer, and adjust door gasket. Discontinue use of milk crates for food storage racks in prep area. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean interior contact surface of all 1 & 2-door coolers in prep area on the 1st floor, food debris present. Clean exterior of stove, dried grease present. Also, clean vent covers in walk in cooler, excessive dust present. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under heavy equipment, around the dish machine, walk in cooler and freezer, behind bars on 1st and 2nd floor. Also, replace missing floor drain cover behind the bar on the 2nd floor. Instructed to 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: Must clean wall behind heavy equipment in prep area, grease present. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipe from condenser in walk in cooler. Instructed to maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils (whisks, cooking spoons, tongs, spatulas) stored improperly. Instructed to store multi use utensils with the handle presented to the consumer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed clear liquid pooling in the bottom of the upstairs bar keg cooler. Instructed to remove the water, repair any leaks and to maintain the cooler to be clean and dry.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: Must label all dry food containers and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: All dry utensils,pot,pans must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent accumulation of dust and possible contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ripped off rubber gasket of the 2 door reach in cooler in the kitchen 1st floor. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and and sanitize interior panel right side of the ice maker, exposed hand sink in the prep area, and the both mop sink and maintain. Clean and sanitize interior bottom shelve of the prep ccolers and reach in freezer(with food crumbs/debris and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind the coolers and ice bins in both bars 1st and 2nd floor needs detail cleaning and maintain. Floor drain behind both bars needs detail cleaning and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate container to prevent possible contamination. All wash cloth for wiping the coolers,prep tables, dining tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.
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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: Must provide grease receptacles at the sides of the ventilation hood. Install a splashguard at the exposed hand sink at the 2nd floor bar.
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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: Finish the tile floor in the 1st floor washroom. Clean the floor throughout and maintain floor dry.
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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: Must cover all of the openings in the ceiling of the walk-in cooler. Provide baseboard for the walls in the 1st floor washroom, 2nd floor mop closet, 2nd floor hallway and conference room. Caulk the wall behind the prep table in the 2nd floor prep area. Repair the opening in the wall of the 2nd floor women's washroom.
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1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the walk-in freezer with an air temperature of 25f. Management instructed to repair and maintain the freezer at 0f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed water leaks from the ceiling in the 1st floor doorway and 2nd floor dining area. Must repair the source of the water leaks. Serious violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide grease receptacles at the sides of the ventilation hood. Install a splashguard at the exposed handsink at the 2nd floor bar. Remove the plumber's putty from around the drains for all sinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Clean the shelving in the dishroom.
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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: Finish the tile floor in the 1st floor washroom. Clean the floor throughout and maintain floor dry.
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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: Must cover all of the openings in the ceiling of the walk-in cooler. Provide baseboard for the walls in the 1st floor washroom, 2nd floor mop closet, 2nd floor hallway and conference room. Caulk the wall behind the prep table in the 2nd floor prep area. Repair the opening in the wall of the 2nd floor women's washroom.
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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: Provide a self-closing door device for the 1st floor washroom.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.