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No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 5, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Sep 2, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Aug 26, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker located in the basement food prep area, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintained.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 gap opening approx 1/4" inch at bottom left corner of rear basement exit door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

     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 stained cutting boards in the first floor food prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards 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: Instructed to detail clean top surfaces of the rear high temperature dishmachine to remove loose dried up debris and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at coffee machine located in the basement food prep area.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed litter debris on ground floor surrounding the outside garbage compactor.instructed to better maintain the outside refuse enclosure area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed blackened, moldy wall caulking along the rear high temperature dishmachine.must replace and maintain. Observed rust surfaces on wall along the front prep line coolers.instructed manager to remove rusts so that wall surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Aug 14, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jul 16, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Aug 27, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black and pink moldlike substance on lower area of stainless steel shield near holes. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine in basement to prevent contamination of ice.

     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 opening at base of front entrance outer door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered containers of knives, forks and spoons on shelf near dining area. Corrected on site cover placed on containers of knives, forks and spoons on shelf near dining area to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and black buildup on floor and along bases of wall underneath all cold holding equipment across from cookline. Observed debris and black buildup along base of wall underneath high temperature dish machine in dishwashing area. Observed black buildup on interior of floor drain underneath dish machine in dishwashing area and eastside dump sink in first floor bar.instructed to clean said areas and maintain.

     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: Person in charge presented an invalid copy of city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed facility must have a person on site with an valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Corrected on site valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for two employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Aug 21, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Dec 1, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Jun 22, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Jun 15, 2022 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

11. Jun 15, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located next to espresso machine. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

12. Jun 1, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

13. Oct 1, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

14. Dec 4, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Clear deli cups containers not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry before stacking.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

15. Jul 26, 2018 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no documentation of food handler certification on site. Instructed that all food handlers must complete food handler training and maintain documentation of completion on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training