Pass

Maple & Ash

6-8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant ZIP 60610 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 21, 2026

Maple & Ash was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed the drains in the dish washing area in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust build on on the side of the cooking equipment in the main kitchen area. Instructed to clean 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: Observed a build up of dust over the heating lamps over the food holding line. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted shellfish (mussels)in a container inside the 4th floor walk in cooler with no identification tags as required by the code. Instructed management to always have tags attached to the each batch until the last product is used and then the tag must be stored for an additional 90 days in a folder. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 30 lbs of products worth $179.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted comingling. Two identification tags inside a container of oysters inside the walk in cooler on the 4th floor. Instructed management that only one identification tag is required per shellfish container as required by law. Manager immendiately disposed of 15 lbs of oysters worth $250. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice machine not maintained.noted slimy substance inside the inner lining of the ice machine dripping onto the ice. Ice is used for cooling of drink and not for human consumption. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machines at the bars on the first and 4th floors in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 00 ppm. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing at minimum of 50 ppm.manager immediately called for maintenance. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-chili butter 50f, cheese 47.1f, paster 44.9f, rice sauce with cheese 49.8f, lamb 58f, fish 59.1f, cheese 52.9f, crab 56.6f, shrimp 50.9f/47.8f, tuna 46f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 80 lbs of products worth $600.00 through denaturing process. 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: Noted temperature of assorted service coolers on the first floor to be improper at 48.5f, 46f, 48f, 45f. Instructed not to use until equipment is repaired and maintaining proper temperatures of 41f and below. Priority violation #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: Note rear exit door to the building not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at prep area on the first floor not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves through out all the kitchen prep areas, and dinning areas not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates on shelves and dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted loose and missing knots on lid of service prep cooler on the 4th floor at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to 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: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service coolers of the 1st floor prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high temperature warewasher with gauge reading 191f; however noted no irreversible registering temperature indicator. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as strips/stickers or thermometer. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside ice machine edge with a light dark build up. (not touching ice) instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inside deep fryers lower opening with a build up of grease and food debris in lower kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding and harboring.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: The date when the last shellstock was sold is not recorded on all shellstock tags that were provided on site. The facility must record the date when the last shellstock was sold. Facility manager went through all invoice receipts in house to verify when last shellstock items were sold per tag. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machines on the 4th floor is slightly soiled. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Table napkin linens are in direct contact with food in prep-coolers. Linens may not be used in contact with food.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Single use plastic cup used as a scoop (without a handle) for ice in walk-in cooler. Facility must provide a scoop with a handle.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on prep surface. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment found in storage closet near employee restroom on 4th floor. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employee clothing/personal items were found stored improperly on 4th floor liquor storage room and basement dry storage area. Food establishments shall a) provide designated dressing rooms or dressing areas for employees that routinely change their clothes in the establishments; b) provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Food allergens not provided for the pending certified managers on site. All city/pending certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat priority foundation violation from report #2546681 dated 1/19/2022 not corrected: #25 "observed no consumer advisory for raw undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (reminder) that says: "consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machines in both 1st floor bar and 3rd floor bar maintaining improper chemical sanitizer levels of 0ppm of chlorine. Instructed to maintain all low-temperature dish machines between 50-100ppm of chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory for raw undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (reminder) that says: "consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout prep areas covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacles in both unisex toilet rooms located on first floor. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signage informing patrons of vaccination mandate at public entrance. Instructed to correct.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  7. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No irreversible registering temperature indicators available for the high temperature dish washing machine on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacles in women's washrooms 1st and 4th floor. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up inside light shields covers above dish washing area located in the 1st floor. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 live fruit flies on walls ceiling in liquor service bar located in the 3rd floor and on ceiling in rear bread storage area in the 4th floor. Must clean and sanitize areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 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: No irreversible registering temperature indicators available for the high temperature dish washing machine on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacles in women's washrooms 1st and 4th floor. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor in corners in front bar area and under around and behind cooking equipment in main kitchen floor preparation area in 3rd floor. Must 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 dust build up inside light shields covers above dish washing area located in the 1st floor. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside employees washroom. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops improperly stored in front bar areas located on the 1st and 3rd floor. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tile in food preparation area located on thhe 3rd floor. Must repair or repalce tile.

      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 debris on ceilig above prep tables in food preparation area in 4th floor. Must 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 opening into wall in dishwashing area next to hand washing sink in the 3rd floor.must seal opeming and must make walls smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor inside liquor room located on the 4th floor. Must elevate items 6inches off floor/wall and must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Keeping utensils in a stagnate water, ice scoop holder not clean, meat slicer not cleaned behind blade and housing. Instructed to clean and keep utensils in use in a clean container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Deli small containers not being air dried after washing, instructed to air dry according to health code.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Fan cover in walk-in cooler with dust build up, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in coolers, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 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 employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. 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: Found no procedures on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on menus for raw/undercooked food. Instructed to provide a disclosure on menus and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing internal thermometer device inside coolers at cook line in 8 bar kitchen and in maple and ashe prep cook line. Instructed manager to provide and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      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 pre set glass ware and table ware on tables throughout dinning room at maple and ashe. Informed manager that flat ware and glass ware must be stored to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk and back splash line of dish machine in dish washing area in 8 bar area and in dish washing area on ashe and maple. Instructed manager to remove, re-caulk and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and crevices in grout through flooring at cook line in 8 bar cook line area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at hand sinks at front and rear, prep areas in maple and ashe prep area . Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed allergen awareness certificate not maintained. Instructed manager to obtain allergen awareness certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of product stored on the floor in both liquor storage closets. Instructed to store all product at least 6 inches off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor unclean behind equipment in liquor room. Must detail clean and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sinks at 3rd floor bar and 1st floor bar adjacent to mixing spoon dipper wells and other bar prep items. Instructed to install a splash guard on the left side of each of these sinks to protect the dipper wells from potential contamination during handwashing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of product stored on the floor in both liquor storage closets. Instructed to store all product at least 6 inches off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple expired food handler certificates on file. Instructed that all food handlers must maintain current food handler certification and proof of completion on site.

  14. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled, instructed to label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep kitchen at 3rd floor hand wash sink missing a splash guard, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

  16. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some foods (flour mixture) not labeled in the walk in cooler located on the 4th floor. Instructed to label all foods that are held for over 24 hours and out of the original packaging and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed customer advisory not posted. Instructed to post consumer advisory 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: Observed minor dust accumulation on the fans located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard needed at the exposed hand sink located at the 3rd floor bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Corrected. See violation #38

  17. Fail

    Recent Inspection · Fail

    4 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: Observed about 40 small flies located on the walls and shelves behind the bar located on the first floor and by the washrooms on the 1st floor. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some foods (flour mixture) not labeled in the walk in cooler located on the 4th floor. Instructed to label all foods that are held for over 24 hours and out of the original packaging 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: Observed minor dust accumulation on the fans located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard needed at the exposed hand sink located at the 3rd floor bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  18. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold holding unit, with potentially hazardous foods(beef, pork) inside not maintaining a cold holding temperature of 40f or below during the time of the inspection. Instructed to keep all cold holding units at 40f or below at all times. Manager repaired said cooler and at the end of the inspection the cold holding unit was maintaining 30f. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork) at improper temperatures; 8 lbs beef meatballs at 60f-66f located in the food prep area, 5 lbs of t-bone steak at 71f-77f located in a cold holding unit and 6 lbs of pork chops at 77f located in a cold holding unit. Instructed manager to discard and denature said items and to always maintain all cold holding potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine not maintaining a final rinse temperature of 180f or above. At the time of the inspection the dish machine was sanitizing at 118f. Instructed to always maintain a final rinse temperature of 180f or above at all times. Manager repaired said dish machine during the inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • 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 about 40 small flies located on the walls and shelves behind the bar located on the first floor and by the washrooms on the 1st floor. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some foods (flour mixture) not labeled in the walk in cooler located on the 4th floor. Instructed to label all foods that are held for over 24 hours and out of the original packaging 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: Observed minor dust accumulation on the fans located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard needed at the exposed hand sink located at the 3rd floor bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  19. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found improperly stored tongs handing off the oven handle in the kitchen area located on the first floor. Instructed to always properly store multi-use utensils at all times.

  20. No Entry

    Suspected Food Poisoning · No Entry

    No violations

  21. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following potentially hazardous food at improper temperature within cooler at ambient air temperature of 57.4f including 2lbs of cooked mushrooms valued at $20 at 52.4f, 2lbs of cooked potatoes valued at $20 at 53.6f, 12lbs of bone marrow valued $40 at 52.4f, 1/2 lb of chili crema valued at $5 at 52.f, 2 lbs of cheese curds valued at $10 at 53.2f, 1.5 lbs of beef butter valued at $10 at 53.5f, 2lbs of parmesan cheese valued at $9 at 53.2f. All food was voluntarily discarded. Critcal violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed drain cover on 1 st floor mop sink not attached. Attach crain cover for mop sink on 1st floor

  22. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in kitchen and bars with deep cuts and stains.instructed to replace cutting boards and maintain. Observed blackened worned out caulking along the dishmachine and dishwashing 3 compartment sink area.instructed to repair, surface must be smooth,easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Obdserved holes on wall behind the ice machines and at service bar 3rd floor kitchen area.instructed to seal holes and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed drain lines not properly connected at 3rd floor bar area,must properly connect drain lines such that it drains directly into a floor drain and maintain.

  23. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  24. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusts accumulations on ceiling ventilation covers at third floor 3 compartment/dishwashing area.instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt-out light bulb at kitchen hood third floor.instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting.

  25. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install a splash guard between the prep table and exposed hand sink on the cook line 3rd floor.

  26. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.