Pass

Bryanna's Restaurant

5695 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 22, 2026

Bryanna's Restaurant was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 22, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour, sugar,etc.)must provide.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

Inspection history

23 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside prep area reach in coolers. Must clean interior of prep area coolers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small hole in basement ceiling above dry storage shelf clear water dripping into metal container. Instructed manager must repair/seal hole in basement ceiling at said location.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling light cover above prep area 2-door cooler and burned out prep area ceiling light bulb above steamtable. Must replace burned out ceiling light bulb and provide cover for ceiling light bulbs at said location.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No chlorine sanitizing test strips for low temperature dishmachine. Instructed manager must provide chlorine sanitizing test strips for low temperature dishmachine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside prep area reach in coolers. Must clean interior of prep area coolers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small hole in basement ceiling above dry storage shelf clear water dripping into metal container. Instructed manager must repair/seal hole in basement ceiling at said location.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/grease build up on prep area ventilation hood/hood filters. Must clean ventilation hood/filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling light cover above prep area 2-door cooler and burned out prep area ceiling light bulb above steamtable. Must replace burned out ceiling light bulb and provide cover for ceiling light bulbs at said location.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry food in plastic containers must be labeled with common name:flour,etc

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed used cloth on top the cutting boards.must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Single serving utensils used for customers must be properly protected:invert to minimize source contamination

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler,and prep tables base are rusty unable to clean.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing faucet at mop sink at rear area by the exit door

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Additional allergin training certificate is required on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing from employee preparing food for customers. After handling non-food items from open and closed handles from reach-in cooler, handled dirty utensils, went back to the food station and with bare hands picked up condiments: refried beans mixed with shredded cheese. Also handling cooked food on grill(flat bread). Must wash hands every possible contamination and glove hands prior to handle food. Manager corrected the issue. Priority citation: 7-38-010.citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at handwashing sink throughout the premises: prep area,bar and rear area. Employee unable to dry hands. Upon my request employee provided said paper towels.. 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: No soap provided at handwashing sink in all prep and bar area, upon my request was provided priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) "consolidated with above citation"

      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: The handwashing sink in both prep and bar not accessible.containers inside both handwashing in the prep area and ice scoop inside the bar handwashing. Handwashing sink must be accessible at all time for proper hand washing. After my request manager removed mentioned items. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), consolidated with above citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperature: refried beans mixed with shredded cheese at temp of 46.8f and pork mixed with shredded cheese at temp of 45.7f, both products were stored inside the prep cooler in the kitchen.cabbage salad stored on counter at temp of 50.1f.also found inside the walk-in cooler a large pot of cooked soup at temp of 62.2f and cooked black beans at temp of 46.4f. Both products were cooked on 7-9-24, per manager statement. Information given on cooling process. Cold food must maintain 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured. Pounds 73. Value 290. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry food in plastic containers must be labeled with common name:flour,etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken wraps on waste pipes above multi use utensils and dry storage. Pipe must encased or relocate items mentioned.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed used cloth on top the cutting boards.must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean container between use behind bar and by the ice machine in basement

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Single serving utensils used for customers must be properly protected:invert to minimize source contamination

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler,and prep tables base are rusty unable to clean.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior of cooking equipment .must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair leking pipe at handwashing sink at bar area. Replace missing faucet at mop sink at rear area by the exit door

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11-30-2023, report #2586061 #51) 5-204.12 observed no backflow prevention device for the utility sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device so that it may be serviced and maintained. #55) 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificate is required on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no backflow prevention device for the utility sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed basement storage area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize basement and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for the utility sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement storage area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize basement and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 10/25/2022 inspection, report #2565898 not corrected: #47-observed rust on shelves in refrigerator located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and maintain. #58-observed no allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual who holds a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate has completed and received allergen awareness training and certificate. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelves in refrigerator located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout rear preparation area. Also observed dirt along walls underneath three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate has completed and received allergen awareness training and certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1o rat droppings underneath two compartment sink in basement and approximately 6 rat droppings on shelving unit located in the basement. Also observed two live roaches on floor underneath three compartment sink in the front bar area. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings and roaches, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pest. Recommended receive additional pest control service. 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 rust on shelves in refrigerator located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout rear preparation area. Also observed dirt along walls underneath three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate has completed and received allergen awareness training and certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store food items in freezer located in rear prep area. Instructed to use food grade bags or containers to store food items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the water line to ice machine, and utility sink located in the basement. Instructed to provide backflow prevention devices located so that they may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage area located in rear and basement storage area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed to organize storage rooms and keep items elveated off of floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris spills throughout kitchen preparation area.instructed manager to detail clean, sanitize and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulb in the dishwashing area. Insructed to replace burnt out lightbulb and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure on site. Instructed to provide all necessary supplies as outlined in policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink in kitchen prep area. Must provide.

      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 the following tcs food items at improper cold holding temperature. Refried black beans found inside refrigerator in prep area at 45.7f, tamales with beans found at 71.2f, cooked pork with red sauce found at 45.8f, green salsa found at 51.8f, and refried beans found at 73.4f. Instructed manager proper cold holding temperature must be at 41.0f or lower. Manager discard and denatured food. All food weighing approximately 100 lbs at a cost of $300.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature found inside of refrigerator at 45.3f. Instructed manager proper ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41.0f or lower. Equipment is tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerator in prep area with a cracked glass door. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed women's and men's bathroom doors not self closing. Must provide self closing device on doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from last inspection on 1/27/2020, report #2359430. #58-no allergen awareness certificates on site at time of inspection. Must provide allergen awareness training for both certified managers, and maintain certificates on site. Priority foundation. 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: - observed a slight debris buildup on the interior of the ice machine. Must remove debris, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: - observed the following tcs foods held inside the two door sliding cooler holding improper temperatures of 44.6f-50.1f at time of inspection: beef 3# (44.6f), chicken 6# (47.3f), pork 23#(46.4f), ground meat 20#(44.6f), beans 8#(44.6f), salsa 12#(50.1f), cooked veggies 6#(47.2f). All tcs foods must be held at 41f or below and 135f or above. The ambient air temperature of the cooler is 42.8f at time of inspection. Facility corrected violation on site by facility discarding the food items with a total reported value of $400.00. Priority violation#: 7-38-005. Citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: - must provide thermometers inside the coolers at the bar and in the basement. -

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed various foods held in the 4 door cooler in the front prep area without identifying labels. Must provide identifying labels on all foods, and maintain at all times. -

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: - must adjust the shelving in the front prep area to be 6" off the floor. -

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: - observed burnt out light bulbs in the bar and prep area coolers. Must replace and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: - observed employee on site without food handler certification. Must provide food handler training for all employees and maintain certificates on site. -

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: - no allergen awareness certificates on site at time of inspection. Must provide allergen awareness training for both certified managers, and maintain certificates on site. -

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure policy on site and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken 4 door cooler door gaskets

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine . Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide self closing doors on both bathrooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper sanitary trash cans with cover in lady's bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris along baseboard under the kitchen three compartment sink

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that lights over cooking area are burned. Must replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) no written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 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 no written procedure or required equipment for a vomiting or diarrheal event. Must provide. 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 (a-b). All prepared foods must be properly labeled and dated with product name, preparation date, and expiration date. 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(a). No consumer advisory posted or printed on menu. Foods on menu not disclosed as animal-derived tcs foods. Must provide advisory and menu items disclosed. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b) all wet wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

      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: Must not use milk crates as means of shelving in the kitchen. 4-202.16. Must not use tape as a means of repair for one door reach-in cooler.4-101.19. 4 door cooler bottom door gasket in poor repair. Must replace. 4-501-11.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 must provide a back flow prevention device on the newly installed utility mop sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201-11. Excessive grease and food debris along baseboard under the kitchen three compartment and hand washing sinks. Walls on cooks line with grease. Must clean and maintain all. Water damaged ceiling tiles above the kitchen storage shelving. Must replace. Pooling water on the basement floor at the ice machine. Must remove and maintain dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: New raw wooden shelving throughout basement and at kitchen prep table to elevate all stored items in the basement must be painted/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under the kitchen dry food storage shelving with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing and water damaged ceiling tiles above the kitchen dry storage shelving. Must replace.---damaged wall with peeling plaster next to the kitchen mop sink. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Children's bed, blanket, pillow behind the bar. Must remove. All stored items throughout the bar, kitchen dry storage must be elevated from the floors 6" or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Dirty wiping cloths found on prep surfaces throughout the kitchen. Must store wiping clothes in a container with a sanitizing solution.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No proof of training or certificates for all required food handlers. Must provide.

  15. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods held/cooling at improper temperatures without temperature logs. Approximately 10 lbs cooked chicken with green salsa in a deep metal pot on top of an inverted milk crate at the open, screened back door at an improper temperature of 97.5f. 10 lbs cooked peppers stuffed with cheese piled high on an open plate at same door at 90.9f. Also discovered a large, deep pot filled with 25 lbs pre-cooked tamales at 69.8f. On dry storage racks in kitchen. Reviewed proper cooling methods and time /temperature procedures. All foods discarded. Management states the estimated value to be $175.00 critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities. Found the kitchen exposed hand sink not accessible/blocked with clean stored table wares inside the sink. Instructed the exposed hand sink must be accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during storage. A container of raw chicken was found on kitchen dry storage racks, thawing above an open large bin of uncovered ready to eat corn chips. Chips discarded. Reviewed proper thawing procedures and adequate food protection. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear kitchen screened door being used at time of inspection and solid door propped open. Screened door found with open 1/2 inch gap on the bottom of the door which leads to the alley. Instructed to provide a tight fitting rodent proof strip on the bottom threshold of the door. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: New raw wooden shelving throughout basement and at kitchen prep table to elevate all stored items in the basement must be painted/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under the kitchen dry food storage shelving with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing and water damaged ceiling tiles above the kitchen dry storage shelving. Must replace.---damaged wall with peeling plaster next to the kitchen mop sink. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Children's bed, blanket, pillow behind the bar. Must remove. All stored items throughout the bar, kitchen dry storage must be elevated from the floors 6" or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Dirty wiping cloths found on prep surfaces throughout the kitchen. Must store wiping clothes in a container with a sanitizing solution.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No proof of training or certificates for all required food handlers. Must provide.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: New raw wooden shelving throughout basement and at kitchen prep table to elevate all stored items in the basement must be painted/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under the kitchen dry food storage shelving with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing and water damaged ceiling tiles above the kitchen dry storage shelving. Must replace.---damaged wall with peeling plaster next to the kitchen mop sink. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Children's bed, blanket, pillow behind the bar. Must remove. All stored items throughout the bar, kitchen dry storage must be elevated from the floors 6" or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No proof of training or certificates for all required food handlers. Must provide.

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: No summary report posted from inspection made on 8-11-17. Given todays summary and posted at this this. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 8-11-17 #2078320 not corrected. #32-noted torn rubber gasket at the refrigeration unit of the service station. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace....noted shelves at the kitchen prep area and service station area lined with cardboard boxes and foil paper. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain to prevent hiding places for pests....noted rusty shelves inside the 4 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.#35-noted multiple holes and openings along piping on ceiling of the basement dry storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pests.serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement dry foods storage and box freezers found stored under waste water piping. Must remove dry goods and box freezers or provide ceiling under piping.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under the kitchen dry food storage shelving with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing and water damaged ceiling tiles above the kitchen dry storage shelving. Must replace.---damaged wall with peeling plaster next to the kitchen mop sink. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Children's bed, blanket, pillow behind the bar. Must remove. All stored items throughout the bar, basement, kitchen dry storage must be elevated from the floors 6" or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No proof of training or certificates for all required food handlers. Must provide.

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Noted temperature of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep area to be improper at 55.4f. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 40f and below. Critical violation #7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following potentially hazardous food items inside 2 door refrigeration unit to be improper:- chicken 45f, refried beans 46.4f, rice 57.4f, eggs 53.4f, tamales 44.6f, pork 59.5f, cheese 60.1f/62.2f, beans/cheese 58.3f, vegetable 45.3f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 70 lbs of products worth $340.00 through denaturing process. Critical violation #7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the refrigeration unit of the service station. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace....noted shelves at the kitchen prep area and service station area lined with cardboard boxes and foil paper. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain to prevent hiding places for pests....noted rusty shelves inside the 4 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted slight discoloration inside the upper compartment of ice machine at the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain...noted multiple holes and openings along pipping and a big hole on ceiling of the basement dry storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pests.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at handles of exposed hand sink in kithcen. Repair and maitntain.

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed back up at 3 compartment sink when middle compartment is filled with water and then drained water and food particles back up onto far left compartment. Must abate back up and maintain 3 compartment sink at all times. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations from report # 1937845 dated 6/29/16 violation # 45 no proof of food handler certification. Must provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at handles of exposed hand sink in kithcen. Repair and maitntain.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Label and date all food out of original containers in reach in freezers in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed freezer in basement must be defrosted. Defrost and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt accumulation on tubes inside ice machine where ice is made. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light sheilds missing from kithcen area and from basement are containing food. Must install and maintian light sheilds in kitchen and basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed daughter sleeping in small area with cot behind bar. Must have complete separation of living/sleeping quarters and restaurant facility.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed not all refrigerators with thermometers. Install and maintain easy to read thermometers in all refrigeration units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths stored on counter. Must store in a bucket of sanitizer when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed small child enter kithcen. Only authoorized personel in kithcen and bar area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Additional idph food handler information provided

  22. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter by front dish area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged cove molding in kitchen, kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged light shields i kitchen prep area, storage area, shall be provided/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink by dish washing area had leaking drain pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess debris and clutter, and old equipment, shall be removed from premises, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.