Pizano's
61-65 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60603
Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Dec 17, 2025
Pizano's was last inspected on December 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
December 17, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
7 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches throughout locker room. Observed dead roaches on floors, in corners and in lockers of locker room. Instructed to remove all dead roaches in facility and clean affected areas.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: observed no ice bin cover/lid for ice in ice bin in interior of bar in basement. Instructed to provide cover/lid for ice bin in interior of bar in basement to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination of ice in ice bin during storage.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed no left splash guards on handwashing sinks in first floor dishwashing area and at handwashing sink in first floor dining area across from bar where pitchers of water are stored(beverage station near hallway exit door). Instructed to install left splash guards on handwashing sinks in first floor dishwashing area and at handwashing sink in first floor dining area across from bar where pitchers are stored to prevent contamination of clean equipment in dishwashing area and pitchers of water in beverage station across from first floor bar(near hallway exit door).
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed drain pipe underneath ice machine in basement leaking into pan on floor. Instructed to repair leak from drain pipe of ice machine in basement.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floor tiles in basement prep area(near 1 comp sink and handwashing sink), in first floor prep area in cookline area and near floor trash shoot in first floor prep area. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floors tiles where grout is missing in basement prep area(near 1 comp sink and handwashing sink), in first floor prep area in cookline area and near floor trash shoot in first floor prep area. Observed damaged floor tiles in walk in keg cooler in basement. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace damaged floor tiles in walk in keg cooler in basement for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed ice buildup and mounds of ice on floors underneath shelving units and ice buildup on ceiling vent in basement walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice uildup and mounds of ice from floors underneath shelving units and ice buildup on ceiling vent in basement walk in cooler and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working lights in employee locker room and in hoods of first floor prep area. Instructed to repair or replace all non working lights in employee locker room and in hoods of first floor prep area to increase light intensity.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed approximately 10 live roaches in facility, observed live roaches crawling inside employee lockers and on floor in employee locker room in basement.instructed to eliminate roach activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended pest control service facility on or after 12/10/2025 to eliminate roach activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued on 12/10/25
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches throughout locker room. Observed dead roaches on floors, in corners and in lockers of locker room. Instructed to remove all dead roaches in facility and clean affected areas.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: observed no ice bin cover/lid for ice in ice bin in interior of bar in basement. Instructed to provide cover/lid for ice bin in interior of bar in basement to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination of ice in ice bin during storage.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed no left splash guards on handwashing sinks in first floor dishwashing area and at handwashing sink in first floor dining area across from bar where pitchers of water are stored(beverage station near hallway exit door). Instructed to install left splash guards on handwashing sinks in first floor dishwashing area and at handwashing sink in first floor dining area across from bar where pitchers are stored to prevent contamination of clean equipment in dishwashing area and pitchers of water in beverage station across from first floor bar(near hallway exit door).
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed drain pipe underneath ice machine in basement leaking into pan on floor. Instructed to repair leak from drain pipe of ice machine in basement.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floor tiles in basement prep area(near 1 comp sink and handwashing sink), in first floor prep area in cookline area and near floor trash shoot in first floor prep area. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floors tiles where grout is missing in basement prep area(near 1 comp sink and handwashing sink), in first floor prep area in cookline area and near floor trash shoot in first floor prep area. Observed damaged floor tiles in walk in keg cooler in basement. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace damaged floor tiles in walk in keg cooler in basement for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed ice buildup and mounds of ice on floors underneath shelving units and ice buildup on ceiling vent in basement walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice uildup and mounds of ice from floors underneath shelving units and ice buildup on ceiling vent in basement walk in cooler and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working lights in employee locker room and in hoods of first floor prep area. Instructed to repair or replace all non working lights in employee locker room and in hoods of first floor prep area to increase light intensity.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed all necessary items(disinfectant effective against norovirus) not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to follow written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 48.6-59.5f. Observed cold tcs foods, sliced tomatoes(48.6f), beans(58.5f), anchovies(52.7f), diced tomatoes(50.7f), corn(57.9f), cheese(49.6-59.5f), bacon(59.2f), ham(53.1f), pepperoni(58.1f), italian sausage(55.9f), chopped romaine(54.1-55.2f) and spinach leaves(55.2f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $250 weighing 30lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed two door glass cold holding unit in first floor prep area at improper ambient temperature of 56.7f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on two door glass cold holding unit in first floor prep area. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed waste water from out of order toilet in washroom in employee locker room leaking from base of toilet, onto bathroom floor and observed leaking waste water flowing underneath connecting wall into employee locker room. Instructed to repair leaking toilet in washroom in employee locker room for proper drainage of waste water and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 live roaches in facility, observed live roaches crawling inside employee lockers and on floor in employee locker room in basement.instructed to eliminate roach activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended pest control service facility on or after 12/10/2025 to eliminate roach activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches throughout locker room. Observed dead roaches on floors, in corners and in lockers of locker room. Instructed to remove all dead roaches in facility and clean affected areas.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ice bin cover/lid for ice in ice bin in interior of bar in basement. Instructed to provide cover/lid for ice bin in interior of bar in basement to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination of ice in ice bin during storage.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no left splash guards on handwashing sinks in first floor dishwashing area and at handwashing sink in first floor dining area across from bar where pitchers of water are stored(beverage station near hallway exit door). Instructed to install left splash guards on handwashing sinks in first floor dishwashing area and at handwashing sink in first floor dining area across from bar where pitchers are stored to prevent contamination of clean equipment in dishwashing area and pitchers of water in beverage station across from first floor bar(near hallway exit door).
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary ammonium test kit on premises. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drain pipe underneath ice machine in basement leaking into pan on floor. Instructed to repair leak from drain pipe of ice machine in basement.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup and mounds of ice on floors underneath shelving units and ice buildup on ceiling vent in basement walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice uildup and mounds of ice from floors underneath shelving units and ice buildup on ceiling vent in basement walk in cooler and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in between floor tiles in basement prep area(near 1 comp sink and handwashing sink), in first floor prep area in cookline area and near floor trash shoot in first floor prep area. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floors tiles where grout is missing in basement prep area(near 1 comp sink and handwashing sink), in first floor prep area in cookline area and near floor trash shoot in first floor prep area. Observed damaged floor tiles in walk in keg cooler in basement. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace damaged floor tiles in walk in keg cooler in basement for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed non working lights in employee locker room and in hoods of first floor prep area. Instructed to repair or replace all non working lights in employee locker room and in hoods of first floor prep area to increase light intensity.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in the basement prep area with a small amount of pink residue on the inside panel. Instructed to schedule a cleaning and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice uncovered in the ice bins inside of bar and dish racks stored on the floor in the dish washing area. Instructed to cover ice in bar and elevate dish racks from the floor to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on the inside of pasta prep cooler in the upstairs prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Obsered an excessive amount of ice accumulation on the floor, wall, and ceiling of basement walk-in freezer. Instructed to defrost ice, clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket near the kitchen entrance. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead insects under the basement bar 3 compartment sink and on top of the sanitizing container behind the bar. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates not inverted by the drink prep area. Instructed to invert all tableware to avoid possible contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris in between the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the bar dump sink hot water knob not properly turning on. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
13 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bread crumbs, salt and sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in basement. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and other utensils stored facing up on shelf in prep area. Instructed to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted bread inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside plastic bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on fans in both coolera located in main prep line. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed 4 burnt out light bulbs in the main prep area. Instructed to provide
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at bar hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Large spoons stored in standing water, instructed to keep in clean dry container or under cold running water.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Paper cups used as a bulk food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors behind basement's ice maker not clean, syrup spills and dirt, instructed to clean and maintain floors behind ice maker.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed menu with a disclosure statement and no reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items (ex. Cooked to order burger offered). Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu. Instructed to maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wet wiping cloths improperly stored on counter surfaces in all prep and dish areas. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 noted standing water inside reach in cooler at the bar where beers are stored. Must remove standing water, detail clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leaking water from the top panel of the ice machine and 1-compartment sink located in the basement prep area. Instructed to repair leak.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed self-serve ice machine located in basement prep area with a build-up of black slime substance on the top panel of the unit, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the basement walk in cooler to be improper: raw chicken wings measured between 49f-55f (40lbs valued at $120) and prep chicken breast 59.7f (20lbs valued at $50) manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of a total of 60lbs of products worth $170.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed menu with a disclosure statement and no reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items (ex. Cooked to order burger offered). Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu. Instructed to maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the refrigerator in the located in the basement storage area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all coolers units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 30 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted near the main floor dish machine, basement prep area where to-go cardboard boxes are stored, near dry storage and main floor floor prep area. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers and boxes stored on the floor in the prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths improperly stored on counter surfaces in all prep and dish areas. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #60
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor and shelving racks in the walk in freezer. Also noted standing water inside reach in cooler at the bar where beers are stored. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking water from the top panel of the ice machine and 1-compartment sink located in the basement prep area. Also noted was the cold water nozzle missing to handsink near dish area on main floor. Instructed to repair leak and provide nozzle.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceilings tile panel above prep table in main floor prep area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #60
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the ceiling light unit in the basement prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance from report #2222654 on 9/20/18. Previous core violations not corrected: (49) 4-601.11(c) - observed the outside of the dough bins stained with black dirt spots. Instructed to replace and maintain. (55) 6-201.11 observed cardboard being reused on the floor as a floor liner. Instructed to not reuse cardboard and maintain all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. (55) 6-501.12 observed floors with accumulated dirt debris under the low temperature dish machine located in the food prep area and accumulated dust on the ceiling above a prep table in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain. 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
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowlegdement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17(d) observed ready to eat time/temperature control for safety foods (pepperoni, sliced tomatoes) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat tcs foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed wall in disrepair located in the basement by the beer walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated dust debris on the side of the pizza ovens located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed the outside of the dough bins stained with black dirt spots. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed cardboard being reused on the floor as a floor liner. Instructed to not reuse cardboard and maintain all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.12 observed floors with accumulated dirt debris under the low temperature dish machine located in the food prep area and accumulated dust on the ceiling above a prep table in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the shelves located in the walk in cooler and rust on the dish drying racks located in the dish washing area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner and in the walk in cooler. Instructed all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed gun holders and soda guns with an accumulated pinkish brownish debris. Observed accumulated dirt debris on the containers for the dough located inside and out of the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on the floor located outside of the beer walk in cooler in the lower level. Instructed to clean and sanitize floors and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed wall in poor repair located outside of the beer walk in cooler located in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed food debris on the walls located under the dish machine and accumulated dust on the ceiling above the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak under the 3 compartment sink (left compartment)located in the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Observed cashier employee (female) slicing and touching ready to eat bread with her bare hands. Instructed to never touch ready to eat foods with bare hands and to always wear food grade disposable gloves to handle all ready to eat foods, washing hands before putting on food grade disposable gloves. Manager corrected during the inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)(b).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Observed final rinse gauge in poor repair and not reading the final rinse on the high temperature dish machine located in the food prep area on the 1st floor. Instructed to repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled tissue paper on the floor of the employee washroom located in the lower level. Instructed to adequately throw away all soiled tissue paper and maintain washroom at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed unprotected silverware being preset on the tables inside and outside. Instructed to set silverware upon guest arrival or protect all preset silverware and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the shelves located in the walk in cooler and rust on the dish drying racks located in the dish washing area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner and in the walk in cooler. Instructed all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed gun holders and soda guns with an accumulated pinkish brownish debris. Observed accumulated dirt debris on the containers for the dough located inside and out of the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on the floor located outside of the beer walk in cooler in the lower level. Instructed to clean and sanitize floors and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed wall in poor repair located outside of the beer walk in cooler located in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed food debris on the walls located under the dish machine and accumulated dust on the ceiling above the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak under the 3 compartment sink (left compartment)located in the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the 1st floor bar ice bins missing lids. Instructed to provide and maintain ice bin lids.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of cooking equipment and shelving with accumulated grease and soda gun nozzles with build up at the 1st floor bar. Instructed to clean and maintain the bar soda gun nozzles, exterior of equipment and shelving.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tiles broken and missing inside of the 1st floor bar area. Instructed to repair and maintain all flooring.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall bulging out creating a void in the basement small storage room across from the beer walk in cooler door. Instructed to repiar and maintain the walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the waste pipe under the dishroom 3 compartment sink middle basin leaking. Also observed no hot or cold running water at the 1st floor bar east 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing and provide hot and cold water at the 3 compartment sink.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found 8 live cockroaches in basement's prep and dry storage rooms, also found 30 live fruit flies in same areas. instructed mgr to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. pest control recommended. serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: single service small containers used as scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proper scoops that can be washed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: standing water under ice maker in basement, instructed to eliminate.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: inaccurate refrigeration thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to install good working ones
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Disposable foam and paper cups used as food container in prep coolers, instructed to use proper food containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Soda guns dispensers holders not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored on food boxes in basement prep area, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed the large low temperature dish machine in use sanitizing at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed to provide 50ppm chlorine for proper sanitizing. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the pizza deck ovens with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain the exterior of the pizza deck ovens.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic being used for drain stoppers at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide proper drain stoppers to properly set up the 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed wet soiled wiping cloths on the cutting boards of the prep area. Instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer.
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Pass
License · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vent of the employee restroom with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vents.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall with holes and peeling paint across from bulk flour storage in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain all walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed hood vents with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain hood vents.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs under the hood. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the bar east wall 3 compartment sink plumbing leaking under the left and right basin. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the basement customer women restroom metered faucet running less than 15 seconds. Instructed to repair and provide running water for at least 15 seconds.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed handsink at the basement bar. Instructed to provide and maintain an exposed handsink at the basement bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored inside of a bucket in a basement maintenance room. Instructed to store wet mops hanging or inverted.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.