Pass

Whispers

1001 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 31, 2026

Whispers was last inspected on July 31, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 31, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No running hot water at big bar handwash sink and 3-compartment sink, water temperature at 73.0 f. Instructed manager must provide running hot water at a minimal 100.0 f for big bar handwash sink and 110.0 f for 3-compartment sink by date of reinspection. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Establishment put on 2-day workaround by cdph.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop improperly stored on side of ice machine. Instructed manager must provide a clean container for ice scoop.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed brisket cooked outside in smoker. Instructed manager to no food is cooked outside without prior approval. Instructed manager to fill out application outdoor cooking. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed several individual toilet stalls and women's toilet room with no covered receptacle. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in liquor section with no hot water available. No water comes from hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide water with a minimum temperature of 100 f but not to exceed 120 f. Priority 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: Observed 3 hand washing sinks with no paper towels. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks have 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: Observed employee chopping produce in room with no hand washing sink; observed pizza oven area with cheese, sauce and oven turned on with no hand washing sink. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink in these 2 areas. Priority foundation violation citation consolidated with previous violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machines with a blackish brown build up on interior. Instructed manager to ensure interior of ice machine and all food contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk held at an inadequate temperature of 48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 1 1/2 gallon of milk ($7) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vacuum packaging machine on site without haccp plan. Instructed manager to ensure an approved haccp plan is on site for vacuum packaging. Manager stated machine used to be used but is no longer. Vacuum packaging machine tagged. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler in hotdog prep area with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vacuum packaging machine on site with no approved variance. Instructed manager to ensure an approved haccp plan and variance is on site before vacuum packaging can occur. Consolidated with previous violation.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine with a wash solution temperature of 94 f. Instructed manager to ensure wash solution has a minimum temperature of 120 f. Dish machine tagged. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several individual toilet stalls and women's toilet room with no covered receptacle. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2597341 dated july 11 2024 instructed facility to: #37 appropriately label grab and go food items and to #47 replace stained and deeply scratched cutting boards. Observed grab and go watermelon not labeled; observed heavily stained and deeply scratched cutting boards on site. Instructed manager to address previous core violations. 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: Observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grab & go food items on display not properly labeled. Fresh cut watermelon, trail mix, variety of nuts mixed. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the all-prep areas with deep cuts and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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: Observed clutter betwen main bar and walk in-cooler, instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at 4 out 7 toilet rooms at 69.2f instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grab & go food items on display not properly labeled. Fresh cut watermelon, trail mix, variety of nuts mixed. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the all-prep areas with deep cuts and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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: Observed clutter betwen main bar and walk in-cooler, instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: "NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION# 2597035 DATED 7.3.24. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: "observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. 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 the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at all toilet rooms at 79f, bar handwashing sinks 63f. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted two low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Equipment must properly sanitize at a minimum of 50 ppm. Ecolab on site dishwashers now reading 50ppm. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (diced tomato) at improper cold holding temp. Diced tomatoes temperatures ranging from 60f - 62ff located hot dog stand. Cold holding unit is working properly unit was not turned on by staff. Management discarded and denatured tcs food 2# diced tomato at value of 4.50. Instructed management to ensure unit is turned on and maintains a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. 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: Observed grab & go food items on display not properly labeled. Fresh cut watermelon, trail mix, variety of nuts mixed. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the all-prep areas with deep cuts and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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: Observed clutter betwen main bar and walk in-cooler, instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: "NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION# 2559970 DATED 6.27.22. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  8. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( fish, chicken... ) instructed to obtain Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at main kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  10. 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: Previous priority foundation violation from 8/18/2021 report #2528223 not corrected: #51 (5-202.11) must install a grease trap to be connected to the 3 compartment sink in the food prep areas. Must correct previous priority foundation violations. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found ice scoops at both ice machines stored on dirty surfaces. Must store utensils in a clean, dry location that is not exposed to sources of 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: Floor of walk-in liquor storage trailer is made of unsealed wood. Must seal wood to provide a non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      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 violation from 8/2/2019 report #2304128 not corrected: #58 (2-102.13) must provide allergen training certification for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs food (grilled chicken) was being prepared. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". 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: Found no pest control log book on site. Instructed to keep inspection receipts (at least twice a year per code) on-site at time of inspection and a pest control license with an idph 051 number. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

      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: Found ice scoops at both ice machines stored on dirty surfaces. Must store utensils in a clean, dry location that is not exposed to sources of 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: Floor of walk-in liquor storage trailer is made of unsealed wood. Must seal wood to provide a non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      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 8/2/2019 report #2304128 not corrected: #51 (5-202.11) must install a grease trap to be connected to the 3 compartment sink in the food prep areas. #55 (6-201.11) observed raw wood used for the bar. Must seal with a high gloss finish to provide a non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable surface. #58 (2-102.13) must provide allergen training certification for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  12. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. 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: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 8-103.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE FACILITY'S FOOD PREP AREAS. EMPLOYEES MUST EXIT THE FOOD PREP TRAILERS TO ACCESS THE PORTABLE TOILET ROOMS. VARIANCE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR USE OF TOILET ROOMS NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-202.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO BE CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.18. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD PROTECTION PROVIDED AT THE OUTDOOR BAR DOES NOT EXTEND FULLY OVER THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR THE BAR AND THE GATES, AND THE WALKWAY/STAIRS. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: - no verifiable employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. 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: - no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up written procedure and physical kit, effective for eliminating norovirus, on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: - observed the toilet rooms on site are portable. Must obtain a approval of a variance for use of portable toilet rooms. Variance requests must be submitted to food@cityofchicago.org attn:virginia castaneda. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: - must install a grease trap to be connected to the 3 compartment sink in the food prep areas. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed the overhead protection provided at the outdoor bar does not extend fully over the bar. Must provide. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed raw wood used for the bar and the gates, and the walkway/stairs. Must seal with a high gloss finish to provide a non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable surface. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: - must provide allergen training certification for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site. -

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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