Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 8, 2026 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(a) observed facility with inadequate plumbing at bar three-compartment sink. Clear water comes from floor drain just below sink when water is run from three-compartment sink and pools throughout bar. Sink tagged; instructed to discontinue use until plumbing is corrected. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Sink remains tagged. No citation issued. - cos

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • 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 one of the prep cooler doors at main prep line does not close. Rag is holding the door in place in order to close. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables littered with unnecessary items (ex. Bins, mops, equipment). Instructed to remove and maintain a mentioned areas shall be maintained free of unnecessary items.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Aug 26, 2026 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(a) observed facility with inadequate plumbing at bar three-compartment sink. Clear water comes from floor drain just below sink when water is run from three-compartment sink and pools throughout bar. Sink tagged; instructed to discontinue use until plumbing is corrected. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Sink remains tagged. No citation issued. - cos

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • 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 one of the prep cooler doors at main prep line does not close. Rag is holding the door in place in order to close. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. BINS, MOPS, EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

3. Aug 18, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility with inadequate plumbing at bar three compartment sink. Clear water comes from floor drain just below sink when water is ran from three compartment sink and pools throughout bar. Sink tagged instructed to discontinue use until plumbing is corrected. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed one of the prep cooler doors at main prep line does not close. Rag is holding the door in place in order to close. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink in rear. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables littered with unnecessary items (ex. Bins, mops, equipment). Instructed to remove and maintain a mentioned areas shall be maintained free of unnecessary items.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2612158 conducted on 02/13/2025. Previous core violations not corrected: #49. Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. #55. Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor drains and floors under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floor drains, floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize entire facility especially floors and walls and interior of walk in coolers and freezer. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Feb 13, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 dead fruit flies in rear prep area near drink station, warewashing area, and bar area. Instructed to remove, detail clean, and sanitize areas.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled towels stored outside rear exit door in bins. Instructed to relocate and cover bins to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plates stored in bar area not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor drains and floors under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floor drains, floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Oct 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed one of the prep cooler doors at main prep line does not close. Rag is holding the door in place in order to close. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at pipe below hand washing sink in far rear and small leak at dish machine when water runs. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

6. Jun 28, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at bar. Must provide at all times to properly dry hands. Employee was preparing drinks and bringing out food to customers without any paper towels provided at hand sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Manager provided paper towels at hand sink during inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed numerous tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature inside of cold holding unit. Foods such as raw chicken, raw steak, cooked ribs, salmon, shrimp, sliced american cheese, burger patties, impossible burgers temperature ranging from 48-51f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below. Food discarded voluntarily by employee. Food weighing approximately 40 lbs at a cost of $150.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of cold holding unit at 49f. Ambient temperature must be at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at hot faucet knob at 3-compartment sink at bar when water is running. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing allergen training certificates for certified food managers. All certified food managers must complete allergen training and provide on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jan 20, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

8. Oct 4, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found a heavy accumulation of food and debris inside the coolers on the cooks line and on the exterior (underneath) compartments of the three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

9. Aug 31, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 general4 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove the dead cockroaches from the walls and shelves near the three compartment sink, and remove all the dead flies from the wall above the bar ice bin.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a dirty piece of plastic wrap tied around the left door on the hot water sanitizing dish machine. Must remove plastic from dish machine and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted the drain hose missing for the soda gun holder in the bar. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found a heavy accumulation of grease, grime, and debris underneath the flat top grills, on edges of shelves and cooking equipment on the cooks line, on the interior and exterior panels and parts of the hot water dish machine (including drainboard), on the handles of all coolers and fryers, inside the coolers on the cooks line, and on the exterior (underneath) compartments of the three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean all areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found food debris build up on the walls in the bar (over the ice bin), and in the dishwashing areas. Also found a heavy accumulation of dirt and debris on the floors underneath equipment in the bar, behind cooking equipment in the rear prep area, underneath the hot water dish machine, and behind the hot-holding units next to the walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean all areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall base coving. Instructed management to re-seal the base coving that is peeling off the wall on the right side of the three compartment sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 10/19/2021 report #2534969 not corrected: violation #55 (6-501.11) must regrout floor throughout food preparation areas and rear dishwashing area. Violation #55 (6-501.13) observed dirt and food debris on floor drains in food preparation/dishwashing areas. Must clean and maintain. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken, burgers) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted current allergen training certificates to be expired. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep non-expired certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection report summary from 10/19/21 not posted on the premises in public view. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

10. Oct 19, 2021 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink in rear area near utility sink. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no additional exposed hand washing sink at the front food preparation area that is convenient to use. Management instructed to install an additional exposed hand washing sink that is supplied with hot and cold running water and soap and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in front bar area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor throughout food preparation areas and rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor drains in food preparation/dishwashing areas. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection report summary not posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

11. Jun 12, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Jun 5, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. Observed chicken at 46.6f, steak at 46.4f, pork ribs at 44.4f, sour cream at 47.8f, and salad dressing at 54.2f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 47# of food worth $125. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 door salad prep cooler with an air temperature of 51.4f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as salad dressing. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 75 live small flies on the walls and ceiling in the food prep area, storage area, beverage station, and dining room. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator provided to measure the utensil surface temperature at the high temperature dishmachine. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the prep tables, storage shelves, and interior of the microwaves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

13. Aug 17, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(A) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-203.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL HANDSINKS TO BE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALL PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-602.11 (E) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON ICE MACHINE UNDER THE COVER. (NONFOOD CONTACT AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE PIPES BEHIND THEM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 (B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS IN PIPES CONNECTING TO THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD, AND THE DIPPER WELL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 5-202.11 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD OR UTENSILS ARE CLEANED/PREPPED.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WAREWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN THE WALL BASES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BARS THROUGHOUT ALL CREVICES, CORNERS, AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

14. Aug 10, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must install handsinks to be directly adjacent to the 3 compartment sink, and all prep areas. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slight pink slimey substance buildup on ice machine under the cover. (nonfood contact area). Must detail clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of pest activity was found in food establishment at time of inspection. Observed 6 live baby cockroaches on the floor behind the cooking equipment in the fridge. Food establishment has eco lab as a pest control provider. The last service call was on 8/8/18; no activity was noted. Must remove all evidence of pest activity, clean affected areas, and maintain. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of food/dirt debris on all nonfood contact surfaces of the cooking equipment and on the pipes behind them. Must remove all debris, clean, and maintain areas.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a grease trap/interceptor for all sinks in which food or utensils are cleaned/prepped.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight leaks in pipes connecting to the dish machine drain board, and the dipper well. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall base by the 3 comp sink in poor repair. Observed hole in wall by dish warewashing machine. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive buildup of food/dirt debris encrusted in the following areas: the floor behind the cooking equipment, the floor inside the bars throughout all crevices, corners, and behind all equipment. Must detail clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excess dirt/debris accumulation on the ventilation fan covers in the toilet rooms and the dining area. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

15. Mar 28, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city 0f chicago foodservice manager on site when potentially hazardous foods such bas shrimpand chicken are prepared amd served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed open top refrigerator at service hot line area dirty.instructed management to clean and maintain thhis refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shield hangeing from frame at rear.instructed management to properly affix light shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Obseeved exposed handsink at rear with leaky drain pipe and slow draining dipper well at hot line.instructed management to repair dipper well and leaky drain at exposed handsink.

16. Nov 30, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Oct 19, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found/observed live fruit flies(15 )(gnats) in rear kitchen areas and by pop dispensing unit in bar area. citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found/observed no certified food mgr with at city of Chicago food sanitation certificate from the city of Chicago while preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Found observed previous minor violations from inspection report #1951403 not corrected from(2/09/2017), not in compliance violations # 32(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced),Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.), Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.), caul around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced). #33(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)), #34(Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, prep(corners)floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation not corrected still remaining from last inspection from 2/09/2017(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation not corrected still remaining from 2/09/2017(: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017 still remaining(Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear kitchen areas, walk in cooler, prep areas and by pop dispensing unit need re-grouting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017, still remaining( Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017 still remaining 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

18. Feb 9, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

19. Jul 25, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout floor tiles with deep seams, and floor surfaces not clean, under and behind equipment in kitchen area,

20. Jul 18, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Three door prep cooler in poor repair on cook line, cooler temp reading 57'f, instructed to restrict use until cooler in reading 40'f and below, cooler tagged, additional refrigeration on site, instructed to fax letter for tag removal, manager says there is a issue with the defrost device and repair man will be out today, once repaired, fax #(312)746-4240, critical citation: 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of foods stored inside three door prep cooler thats in poor repair, foods reading between 53.f-57.9'f, on cooking prep line, foods such as macaroni, cooked rice, deli meats, open dressings, stir fry vegetables, sliced tomatoes, dice cucumbers, sour cream, cheddar cheese, white cheese, and spinach dip, all foods dumped and denatured at a cost of approx., $500.00 and about 30 pounds, instructed that foods stored inside coolers must be stored 40'f and below, critical citation: 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooked chicken inside cooler not dated or label, instructed to do so,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout floor tiles with deep seams, and floor surfaces not clean, under and behind equipment in kitchen area,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Offensive odors coming from floor drains, instructed to clean and better maintain, sink stoppers not properly working at three compartment sink, instructed to repair,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside prep cooler in cooking line.

21. Nov 13, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior cabinet with excessive syrup and litter underneath soda dispenser machine in rear service station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout floor tiles with deep seam inside (underneath door) main walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain rear outside area (by exit door). Must remove unnecessary articles and clutter to prevent pest harborage.

22. Feb 24, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid/cover for ice bin behind bar.-----------must clean and remove worn out caulking and re caulk behind 2 compartment sink in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of prep cooler with excessive syrup accumulation behind bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in bar area.-------must clean and maintain floor drains in dish washing area and in bar area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace dead light bulb (far right) in hood above cooking equipment in cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside prep cooler in cooking line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee food handler's training certificates on premises. Instructed to provide.

23. Oct 21, 2014 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed,poor hygyenic practices;food handlers performing multiple tasks(preparing foods,changing soiled gloves etc)and not washing hands.instructed manager that all food handlers must wash hands after prior to handling food or after hands have become contaminated. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sink at bar not accessible observed cutting board, knife stored inside said sink.also,found the kitchen rear exposed hand sink blocked with empty trash containers and cleaning equipments and no soap available. Instructed manager to remove all items inside sink and ensure that all exposed handsinks are equipped with soap at all times. Exposed hand sinks are for hand washing only. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide missing ice bin cover at ice bin behind the bar area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain fan covers,shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler,grease build-up on pipes behind the cooking equipments,interiors of bar coolers etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners in need for further cleaning and floor drains require cleaning and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations on ceiling ventilation covers above the cook line prep areas and inside the toilet rooms and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside the walk-in-freezer must be shielded or provide shatter-proof lighting and replace light bulbs in food prep areas where noted to manager.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair water leak at base of manual sink stopper at kitchen 3 compartment sink and maintain.

24. Apr 15, 2014 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of cooked foods in walk in cooler cooked on 4/14/14 such as cooked red potatoes ranging from 45.2f-46.7f.cooked chicken wings 46.9f-50.1f.product was dumped & denatured by manager.must have cold holding at 40 or below.appx.50lbs.$45.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing facilities for staff not maintained no papertowels at handsink in food prep/dishwashing area & at bar area handsink.must provide soap & towels at all times.paper towels where placed at above sinks during inspection. (critical 7-38-030)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on duty while ready to eat foods & foods are being prepared,served & handled at this time such as chicken,rice potatoes,beef,etc.must have a certified food manager on duty at all times food is being prepared,handled & served.(serious 7-38-012)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 3- door prep cooler & ice machine,damaged door frame trim on exterior of beer walk in cooler.must remove rust from food storage shelves in rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & food debri from fryers,grills tables,grill,soda cabinet lower shelf,ice machine interior parts,vents,pipes of equipment,delime dish machine,dish racks,potato peeler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & food debri from floor along wallbases behind cooking equipment & bar area.must repair or replace missing flooor tiles in men's toilet room & next to soda machine.

    • 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 walls in prep areas .must repair or replace loose wall panel at bar area behind beer cooler & behind cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for 3- door prep cooler.

25. Sep 19, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations