Good Night John Boy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 19, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior panels and ice chutes of both ice machine with excessive accumulation of black, mold like substance. Ice is used for human consumption. Instd to dispose of all ice, clean and santiize machines and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager certificate on site or posted. Instd to have original valid certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Aug 10, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jun 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed cracked wood spoons hanging from the wall of the food prep area. Management instructed to replace cracked spoons that are not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the stainless steel surfaces behind both bars including sinks, prep tables and legs of equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 replace the broken floor tiles behind the 2nd floor bar area. Scrape and repaint chipped paint on the ceiling and wood beams above the basement dish washing and prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jun 18, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2618996 on 6/11/25 not corrected: 38 - observed no pest control log book on the premises from a licensed pest control company. Management instructed to provide a recent service and a pest control log book from a pest control company certified by idph. A minimum of 2 service reports must be kept in the log book from the past calendar year. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed cracked wood spoons hanging from the wall of the food prep area. Management instructed to replace cracked spoons that are not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the stainless steel surfaces behind both bars including sinks, prep tables and legs of equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 replace the broken floor tiles behind the 2nd floor bar area. Scrape and repaint chipped paint on the ceiling and wood beams above the basement dish washing and prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) the inspection report summary from 6/11/25 was not posted in the public view. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in public view of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

5. Jun 11, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer detected at the final rinse at the low temperature dish washing machine. Management instructed to repair the dish washing machine with a final rinse of 100 ppm chlorine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a buildup of mold-like growth on the interior contact surfaces of both ice machines. Management instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of both ice machines. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on the premises from a licensed pest control company. Management instructed to provide a recent service and a pest control log book from a pest control company certified by idph. A minimum of 2 service reports must be kept in the log book from the past calendar year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). 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 cracked wood spoons hanging from the wall of the food prep area. Management instructed to replace cracked spoons that are not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on the premises to measure the chlorine concentration at the low temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the stainless steel surfaces behind both bars including sinks, prep tables and legs of equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking chemical lines attached to the low temperature dish machine.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean the clogged toilet in the basement men's employee washroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles behind the 2nd floor bar area. Scrape and repaint chipped paint on the ceiling and wood beams above the basement dish washing and prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Jun 2, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Oct 5, 2022 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

8. Mar 30, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on high beams above shelving units where clean serving utensils are stored in basement prep area. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dim lighting in the walk in freezer unit. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Mar 19, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. Oct 4, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (beef stock marinara,cooked ground beef, jicama,cut cheeses,flavored simple syrups, etc) stored in walk and cooler and all cold hold units throughout prep area with incorrect labels. Must provide discard or use by date labels (not exceeding 7 days on all refrigerated, ready to eat foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4th inch gap on back door leading to garbage receptacle outside. Must enclose to prevent pest entry and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager certificate holder on site during time of inspection. Facility is required to have at least one city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate posted at all times. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation.7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Nov 15, 2018 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

12. Dec 8, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must affix splash guard at front counter bar/prep area.

13. May 12, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No sneeze guard at front counter bar area by food prep station, instructed to provide, no foods being handled at this time of inspection,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter basement utility closet, instructed to clean and better maintain,

14. Jan 17, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Vents above cooking equipment first and basement areas and vent above dish machine not clean, instructed to clean daily,

15. Oct 17, 2016 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Black walls and ceiling in 1st floor prep area and 2nd floor prep area. Instd to have walls and ceilings in prep areas finished in a light color

16. Oct 14, 2016 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Walk in freezer at 16f. Instd to repair and have at 0f or below.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Black walls and ceiling in 1st floor prep area and 2nd floor prep area. Instd to have walls and ceilings in prep areas finished in a light color.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot/cold running water above top loading margarita machine. Instd to privide same.

17. Oct 13, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Walk in freezer in poor repair, unable to maintain temperature, 50f. Instd to be able to maintain product temperature of 0f or below.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Black walls and ceiling in 1st floor prep area and 2nd floor prep area. Instd to have walls and ceilings in prep areas finished in a light color.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot/cold running water above top loading margarita machine. Instd to privide same.