Pass

Truth

56 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653

Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 27, 2026

Truth was last inspected on October 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 27, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in front restroom. Instructed person in charge to install handwashing sign and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in front restroom. Instructed person in charge to install handwashing sign and maintain.

      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 pink and black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine dripping onto ice. Instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitized machine and maintai. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      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: Observed rear exterior door not tight-fitting at bottom with 1/4in gap. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting for the prevention of pest entry.

      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 two door cooler in rear prep area with torn gaskets. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in walls in rear storage area and utility room above mop sink. Observed damaged floor tile in front of rear exterior door and near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable and well sealed for the prevention of pest

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light in utility closet to be not working. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed bulk containers containing items removed from original packaging without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • 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 multple in use prep table shelving located in prep rusted. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain in good repair.

      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 prep tables, storage shelving units, heavy cooking equipment as well as cooling units with food splatter and accuumulated dried food debris

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 observed grease receptacle with accumulated food and grease debris on exterior surfaces of equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 out c 12/25/2025 observed floors and walls storage spaces, throughout premise in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent feeding source for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors throughout prep and bar covered with carboard, instructed to remove, and provide smooth and easily cleanable floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13observed missing food handler training certifcations for food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of updated allergen training availble on site for review. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, BAR PREP, OR UNISEX TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED

      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 approximately 2.5 lbs steak, dozen of eggs, 1 lb shrimp and 4 lbs gravy all stored on top ice ranging between 49f-65f.. 5 lbs cooked chicken wings and breaded breast and cooked fish stored inside 2 door cooling unit ranging between, 63-75f. Instructed to hold all cold held food items at 41f and below and maintain. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all said food items during time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Total cost $500.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers containing items removed from original packaging without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 7(large and small) live cockroaches crawling on floor along side 2 door cooling units, under prep tables, wall where handsink is in place. Noted approximatley 50 small rodent droppings on windowsill in rear prep, under sink scattered on floor and inside cabinets throughout bar prep area. Noted approximately 30 small and large live flies flying around prep, on prep tables, cardboard boxes. Recommended to contact pest control for additional service. Must eliminate all pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

      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 multple in use prep table shelving located in prep rusted. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain in good repair.

      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 prep tables, storage shelving units , heavy cooking equipment as well as cooling units with food splatter and accuumulated dried food debris

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease receptacle with accumulated food and grease debris on exterior surfaces of equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors and walls storage spaces, throughout premise in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent feeding source for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout prep and bar covered with carboard, instructed to remove, and provide smooth and easily cleanable floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing food handler training certifcations for food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of updated allergen training availble on site for review. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door in poor repair at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the dry storage shelving and prep station free of spills and debis.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the exterior of all cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the 3 comp sink in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lids missing on the garbage cans in the washrooms. Must replace 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: Must detail clean and maintain the floors, walls and ceilings through out premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tile at the entrance way to the kitchen. Also noted openings into walls in the prep area. Must repair and maintain where ever needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside all coolers and freezers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the dry storage shelving and prep station free of spills and debis.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the faucet 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the fixtures and floor in the customers washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out along the wall base and in corner to remove spills and debris. Also clean the walls and ceiling to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the ice machine shoot.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the dry storage shelving,prep station and counter tops free of spills and debis.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose base boards in the kitchen and dry storage areas. 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: Floors need cleaning through out along the wall base and in corner to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and serverd such as chicken. A city certified manager must be on duty/site at all time. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom corner of the rear exit door. Must repair and maintain tight fitting to prevent entry point for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15 mice droppings scattered on the floor and shelving in the dry storage area. 15 mice droppings on the floor next to the reach in freezer. Must remove droppings and detail clean affected areas. Priority foundation citation #7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All of the prep tables, exterior of the coolers and shelving through out the food prep area with food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain. Also clean interior of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out the kitchen and bar area to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood and filter above the cooking equipment to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom interior of the fryers to remove build up, clean exterior surfaces of stove and fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under and around kitchen equipment, clean floor under bar counter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at the designated hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide signage to hand washing sinks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide and always wear when handling food or in the food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Foil found on the lower surfaces of the prep tables. Instructed to remove and clean surfaces. Maintain same.

      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: Corrected. Test kits on site.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the deep fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All of the prep tables, interior/exterior of the coolers and shelving through out the food prep area with food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The trash receptacles in the unisex toilet rooms has no lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and under/around all of the cooking/cooling equipment with dirt/food and grease. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls and ceiling tiles with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Poor lighting in the food prep area. Instructed to add additional lighting. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT THE HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

      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: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED ON 6-301.11

      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: Found no hand washing signage at the designated hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide signage to hand washing sinks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide and always wear when handling food or in the food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Foil found on the lower surfaces of the prep tables. Instructed to remove and clean surfaces. Maintain same.

      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: Found no chemical test kit for the sanitizing agent used at the 3-compartment sinks. Instructed to obtain test kit and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the deep fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All of the prep tables, interior/exterior of the coolers and shelving through out the food prep area with food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The trash receptacles in the unisex toilet rooms has no lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and under/around all of the cooking/cooling equipment with dirt/food and grease. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls and ceiling tiles with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Poor lighting in the food prep area. Instructed to add additional lighting. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified food managers must take the allergen training and provide proof the requirement was met.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a clean up procedure in place and some supplies on hand. Instructed to obtain the proper disinfectant to kill norovirus. Additional time granted to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of the small fryer and exterior surfaces of same fryer in kitchen to remove grease.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow preventor device at utility sink in closet; must install for service and maintenance.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor in corner areas, around and behind kitchen equipment and under front bar counter area. Clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. Clean ceiling vent in washroom to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(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: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place 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

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed ready to eat temperature control for safety (tcs) food inside refrigerators in prep kitchen with out date mark/ missing; cooked potato, sausage, meat etc. Instructed person in charge to utilize date makring on ready to eat tcs foods. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed facility missing consumer advisory disclosure statement * and reminder for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. 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: 4-302.12 (a) observed facility without thermometers provided for measuring cooked food temperature. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 observed facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 obseved food handler employees actively handle food with out utilizing hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or hair nets. Ally food handler employees must wear hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 observed items stored on floor through out facility and prep area. Must store items 6 inches from floor.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 accumulation on food debris under shelves, equipment and on floor all prep area. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed backflow prevention not located for easy accessable for service. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed receptical full of boxes/refuse. Facility must frequent removal services of obtain recycle dumpster for boxes.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floor throughout the prep areas and bar in disrepair, porous not sealed. Must repair and maintain floors for smooth, non porous, easy to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed acculumation of unnecessary articles not utilized for daily operation throuout facility and non functional equipment, disorganized and clutter for harborage conditions. Remove all unnecessary items not needed for daily operation and organize areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2098717 performed on 10/12/2017. Must correct the following previous minor violations: #30-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. #32-SECURE SINK TO WALL IN WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. #33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS. #35-CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. #45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. Seriously Violation:7-42-090

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Secure sink to wall in washroom near kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of grill, stove, fryers, coolers, freezers, prep tables, rolling carts, sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas. Remove all unused items and organize prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under bar cabinet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust from ventilation fan on the ceililng of the first washroom.

  19. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  20. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  21. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 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: Exposed raw wood panel behind 3-comp sink, instructed to seal. Missing a baseboard behind 3-comp sink.instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room doors not self-closing, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing a vacuum breaker at mop sink and ice maker, instructed to install.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.