S.K.Y.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 27, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2) noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the two-door food refrigerator to be improper: tres leches 45. O f, heavy cream 48.6 f, rice 73.0 f, sliced mushrooms 50.5 f, pepper sauce 55.6 f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 20 lbs of products worth $75.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) noted leaking faucet above sink next to the law temp dish washer in dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed the ceiling tiles and the ceiling ventilation cover with dirt/dust build up in the dish wash area and above kitchen food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: noted grease and dirt build up behind cooking equipment in the kitchen and in the bar area. Must clean debris build up from floor along with wall bases in both 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 noted dishwashing crates stored under the sink on the floor next to the low-temperature dishwasher. Must elevate all items to allow cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Nov 19, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Dec 6, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found ice machine at front bar with a minimal amount of pink unknown substance on panel of ice machine. Found spout on rear ice machine filled with a minimal amount of black unknown substance.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found preset eating utensils and water glass uncovered. Instructed to cover preset tableware and invert any preset glassware.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

4. Nov 27, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Nov 15, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Jul 6, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed an exposed sewer pipe behind the bar prep area. Instructed to protect sewer pipe from any possible contamination, enclosure protection for the sewer pipe must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris in between the fryer and oven. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine and coffee machines located in the bar prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

     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 observed exposed brick on the wall behind the bar prep area. Instructed to make said surface smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jun 28, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no disclosure with foot note on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (duck, fish, sashimi). Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site, observed about 10 live large flies flying in the facility in the food prep area and customer dining area/bar. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed an exposed sewer pipe behind the bar prep area. Instructed to protect sewer pipe from any possible contamination, enclosure protection for the sewer pipe must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris in between the fryer and oven. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine and coffee machines located in the bar prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed accumulated grease debris on the outside grease dumpster lid. Instructed to clean. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed exposed brick on the wall behind the bar prep area. Instructed to make said surface smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty at the time of the inspection, without the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jun 13, 2022 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Apr 26, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a waste pipe above the bar area. Instructed to properly cover the waste pipe and maintain

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed brick walls in the dining area not sealed. Instructed to seal to be smooth for easy cleaning and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 57 observed no food handler training at this time, instructed to provide.core violations not corrected by the date indicated on the previous inspection (2312591) are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training for the city of chicago food service manager on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers and maintain

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Sep 19, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips for the high temperature dish machine, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training at this time, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

11. Nov 29, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises. Must provide. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-010. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory on premises, must comply. 90 day grace period given.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on premises, instructed to comply. 90 day grace period given for allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Oct 12, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Sep 26, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 8- rodent droppings on a ledge and on floor in basement.also,appx "1-2" gap at basement door along bottom,side and top,door frame,adjacent door to extended basement,exterior walls of basement has openings around pipes and wires leading into brick wall.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors and walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing brick at wall in dining area.must seal gaps on underside of bar top and wall in bar area and wall bases in dining area.