Pass

Broken Barrel

2548 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 29, 2026

Broken Barrel was last inspected on July 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

July 29, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: : 4-101.17---: noted wooden cutting boards used as food platters with raw wooden sides, peeling and chipping raw wood. Must remove from the premises. All food contact platters must be smooth, cleanable and able to wash, rinse and sanitize.

    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----observed some plastic dish racks for the dish machine extremely dirty and stained with black slime substance. Instructed to clean or replace.---

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15---- extremely slow draining hand washing sink at the patio bar. Instructed to repair to properly drain.

    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--- floors throughout the dish room with cracked, damaged floor tiles and missing grout with pooling food debris. Instructed to repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable.----large hole in the wall of the mop sink/water heater room. Instructed to seal.--- spillage under the bag in box soda dispensing system. Instructed to clean all, remove standing liquid and maintain.----missing ceiling tiles above the ice machine. Must replace.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: : 4-101.17---: noted wooden cutting boards used as food platters with raw wooden sides, peeling and chipping raw wood. Must remove from the premises. All food contact platters must be smooth, cleanable and able to wash, rinse and sanitize.

      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----observed some plastic dish racks for the dish machine extremely dirty and stained with black slime substance. Instructed to clean or replace.---

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15---- extremely slow draining hand washing sink at the patio bar. Instructed to repair to properly drain.

      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--- floors throughout the dish room with cracked, damaged floor tiles and missing grout with pooling food debris. Instructed to repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable.----large hole in the wall of the mop sink/water heater room. Instructed to seal.--- spillage under the bag in box soda dispensing system. Instructed to clean all, remove standing liquid and maintain.----missing ceiling tiles above the ice machine. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the upper ice machines ice shoot and ice contact surfaces with a black, slime substance dripping down into the ice for consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas. 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 approximately 20 to 30 small flies throughout the mop sink/water tank room where dirty floor drain was noted with food debris inside the mop sink. Recommend having the pest control co. Service for small flies. Instructed to remove/eliminate all fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths throughout both bars must be stored in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the liquor storage room must be elevated from the floors.

      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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout all storage areas.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted wooden cutting boards used as food platters with raw wooden sides, peeling and chipping raw wood. Must remove from the premises. All food contact platters must be smooth, cleanable and able to wash, rinse and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Rear bar hand washing sink extremely dirty with excessive black slime inside the washbowl. Instructed to clean and maintain.----observed some plastic dish racks for the dish machine extremely dirty and stained with black slime substance. Instructed to clean or replace.----observed used discarded fruit and drinking straws in a bucket inside the mop sink from the previous days' service. Instructed to remove all dirty food containers and clean after each days service.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving inside coolers. Must be smooth, cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Extremely slow draining hand washing sink at the patio bar. Instructed to repair to properly drain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside grease receptacle with excessive overflowing grease spillage on the top, sides of the container and grease spillage on the grounds surrounding the container. Instructed to remove all grease from the exterior of the container and surrounding grounds. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside area with unused items such as old furniture, bulk food container, piled wood etc. Instructed to remove all items from the outdoor rear area to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Chopped wood for outdoor pit fires must not be stored in the kitchen where clean dishes and utensils are being stored. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the dish room with cracked, damaged floor tiles and missing grout with pooling food debris. Instructed to repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable.----large hole in the wall of the mop sink/water heater room. Instructed to seal.------dirty floor drain, debris and pooling liquid on the floors at the water tanks in the mop sink room. Also spillage under the bag in box soda dispensing system. Instructed to clean all, remove standing liquid and maintain.----missing ceiling tiles above the ice machine. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the kitchen prep to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a big hole on ceiling and cracked tiles on floor all at the dry storage room opposite the walk in cooler. Instructed to repair, seal hole on the ceiling and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11/noted interior of ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

      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: 6-202.15/ observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of exit door near ice machine. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11/noted employees without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and use while handling food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.13/noted microwave in kitchen not clean. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: 4-602.13/ noted grease build up and debris under 3 fryers in kitchen. Instructed to clean sanitize and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11/noted dust and debris inside of unused equipment at back bar. Instructed to clean and maintain or disgard unused equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114/ noted clutter and unnecessary items on floors in storage units throughout facility. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11/noted no light shielding in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted person in charge with no certified food 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: Noted interior of ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted food in refrigerator at improper temperature, eggs (58.6 f), various dressings ranging at 52.3 f to 56.1 f, cheese (54.4), lettuce 54.7, approx 24 lbs valued at $80 priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ambient air in reach in 2 swing door with four drawers for salads at 53 f. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON PREMISE. NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of exit door near ice machine. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and use while handling food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted plates at cook line, skillets at cook like and pots in dish area not inverted. Instructed to invert all dish and cookware after sanitizing for air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted microwave in kitchen not clean. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: Noted grease build up and debris under 3 fryers in kitchen. Instructed to clean sanitize and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dust and debris inside of unused equipment at back bar. Instructed to clean and maintain or disgard unused equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter and unnecessary items on floors in storage units throughout facility. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no light shielding in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on premises at time of inspection and while tcs foods are being handled. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken black wraps on the pipe under the condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler were instructed to repair. No food under the unit.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • 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 a means of elevation for stored items. The surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material

      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: We observed no backflow prevention device provided at the ice machine water line in the storage area. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained or to know the location

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: We observed water leaking from under the ice machine/bin. Water on the floor under the unit. Also leaking faucet at the three-compartment sink in the outside bar area. Repair issues

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Debris and water on the floor surrounding garbage containers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excess debris and syrup spillage on floors under all bars. Instructed to clean and maintain. Also, it must clean floor drains. Keep the floor dry inside the beer walk-in cooler

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken cement on the floor at the outdoor bar area by the north ice bin.repair issue. The surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Broken light shield in the kitchen, replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11-observed food containers on floor in walk in freezer. Must elevate onto shelves to prevent contamination.

      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: 4-501.11-observed rusty shelves in walk in cooler. Must repaint or replace for smooth and clean shelves.

      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: 5-205.15-observed hand washing sink at outside bar with a slow drain. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13-observed holes in brick wall behind bar. Must fill and seal holes so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11-observed burnt light in women's bathroom above hand washing sink on right side. Must repair with new light bulb.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in prep area near office without any hot or cold running water. Manager stated that hand sink was disconnected. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water at all times. Proper hot water temperature must be at 100.0f or higher. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers on floor in walk in freezer. Must elevate onto shelves to prevent contamination.

      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 rusty shelves in walk in cooler. Must repaint or replace for smooth and clean shelves.

      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 hand washing sink at outside bar with a slow drain. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in brick wall behind bar. Must fill and seal holes so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt light in women's bathroom above hand washing sink on right side. Must repair with new light bulb.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o)-observed no employee health policy on site, at time of inspection. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14- observed no hand washing signage at hand sink adjacent to cook line and office. Instructed manager to provide signage. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17-observed ready to eat/time and temperature control for safety foods, fired chicken wings, dressings, slices cheese, etc. Stored in all cold holding units, over night, without date marked to indicate the date the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Informed manager that time and temperature control for safety foods stored for more than 24 hours must have proper label and date. Instructed to date mark all ready to eat tcs foods held more than 24hours. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-observed bulk food containers with white substance stored in prep and bar area with no common name labels. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15-observed 1 of 4 urinals in mens restroom not flushing, due to low battery. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

      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 cracks and crevices throughout floor grouting in dish washing area. Instructed manager resurface/re-grout floor area and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 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, at time of inspection. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at hand sink adjacent to cook line and office. Instructed manager to provide signage. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat/time and temperature control for safety foods, fired chicken wings, dressings, slices cheese, etc. Stored in all cold holding units, over night, without date marked to indicate the date the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Informed manager that time and temperature control for safety foods stored for more than 24 hours must have proper label and date. Instructed to date mark all ready to eat tcs foods held more than 24hours. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers with white substance stored in prep and bar area with no common name labels. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 4 urinals in mens restroom not flushing, due to low battery. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracks and crevices throughout floor grouting in dish washing area. Instructed manager resurface/re-grout floor area and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical10 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)(a)the person in charge unable to provide employee health policy.instructed to provide and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-012. 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 the person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to a vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11(a) menu does not disclose and inform consumers to specific menu items that are under cooked and potential hazard of consuming such foods (hamburgers)priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed items in liquor room in basement not elevated 6 inches off floor. Must elevate items 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: 4-201.11 observed rusty food storage shelving and bottom of prep tables. Must repaint or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 stoppers needed at the 3-compartment sinks in front bar and rear patio. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt build up on the interior surfaces of beer coolers behind bars. Must 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: 6-501.12 observed dirt and debris on floor on rear storage room ,and underneath 3-compartment sinks behind bar areas and utility room surrounding service sink. Must 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: 6-201.11 observed opening ito ceiling around pipes inside utility room and liquor storage room in basement. Must seal openings and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed dust build up on ceiling vents in rear prep area by dishwashing area. Must cean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN FRONT ENTRANCE WAY AND DINING BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt and debris on floor drains throughout premises. Must 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: : 6-201.13 must regrout floor in front prep and rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed all certified food managers with no proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Fail

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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(a)(a)the person in charge unable to provide employee health policy.instructed to provide and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-012. 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 the person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to a vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11(a) menu does not disclose and inform consumers to specific menu items that are under cooked and potential hazard of consuming such foods (hamburgers)priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b)observed no hot water at the 3-compartment sinks and hand washing sinks in the upper level bar and outside patio bar area must provide hot water at the 3-compartment sink and hand washing sinks under city pressure at all times and must maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed items in liquor room in basement not elevated 6 inches off floor. Must elevate items 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: 4-501.11 stoppers needed at the 3-compartment sinks in front bar and rear patio. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed rusty food storage shelving and bottom of prep tables. Must repaint or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.110 observed outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside garbage dumpsters overflowing preventing lid from closing properly. This is harborage and a food source for rodents and other pest. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must regrout floor in front prep and rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed opening ito ceiling around pipes inside utility room and liquor storage room in basement. Must seal openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt and debris on floor on rear storage room ,and underneath 3-compartment sinks behind bar areas and utility room surrounding service sink. Must 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: 6-201.11 observed dust build up on ceiling vents in rear prep area by dishwashing area. Must cean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed raw wood wall in front entrance way and dining bar area not smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Must seal and make walls smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt and debris on floor drains throughout premises. Must 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: 6-501.12 observed dirt build up on the interior surfaces of beer coolers behind bars. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed all certified food managers with no proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.