Bourgeois Pig / the Gatsby

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15-20 live large and small flies on site during inspection in the following areas: in dishwashing area 10-15, in basement 5-7. Recommend contacting pest control services. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket on door to 2-door reach in refrigerator in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 4/15/26 report #2635069 4-101.17----observed wooden boards used for charcuteries with rough, jagged edges and unable to properly wash rinse and sanitize. Must replace with platter that is smooth and cleanable. 4-101.19.----must not use tape as a means of repair for the broken handle on the box freezer. Instructed to replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable. 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)---: metal rack shelving in the rear kitchen two door tall reach-in cooler in poor repair with excessive rust and chipping paint. Instructed to resurface, remove all rust and chipping paint. . 6-501.114--- all unnecessary items throughout the rear north basement must be removed to prevent pest harboring. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 noted mesh screening on two kitchen windows with large gaps between mesh making it possible for fly entry. Must provide a tight fitting mesh screening on both cooks line windows.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)-- all stored items throughout the basement dry food storage must be elevated from the floors.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.17----observed wooden boards used for charcuteries with rough, jagged edges and unable to properly wash rinse and sanitize. Must replace with platter that is smooth and cleanable. 4-101.19--- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility.----must not use tape as a means of repair for the broken handle on the box freezer. Instructed to replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable. 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)---: metal rack shelving in the rear kitchen two door tall reach-in cooler in poor repair with excessive rust and chipping paint. Instructed to resurface, remove all rust and chipping paint.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)---- basement tall reach-in freezer with food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain. 4-602.13---- noted peeling plastic on the exterior of the metal dishwashing machine in the 2nd floor bar and peeling tape on the edge of the bar ice bin next to the dish machine. Instructed to remove all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15--- large leak under the basement bakery hand washing sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.15---- noted cloth rags surrounding the floor drain of the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove and repair any leaking from piping.----floor mat on the cooks line in poor repair noted torn and unable to clean. Instructed to replace. : 6-201.11--- floors in the following areas in poor repair with worn flooring exposing raw wood, broken cement. Throughout the rear kitchen at the rear exit door. At the basement entrance to the bakery area and walk-in cooler. All must be repaired to be smooth and cleanable.-----all chipping/shedding raw brick walls at the basement dry food storage must be sealed to be smooth and cleanable.----dust, dirt on the basement dry food storage floors must be removed and maintained clean. 6-501.114--- all unnecessary items throughout the rear north basement must be removed to prevent pest harboring. All other items must be elevated and organized.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted mesh screening on two kitchen windows with large gaps between mesh making it possible for fly entry. Must provide a tight fitting mesh screening on both cooks line windows.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the basement dry food storage must be elevated from the floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Metal rack shelving in the rear kitchen two door tall reach-in cooler in poor repair with excessive rust and chipping paint. Instructed to resurface, remove all rust and chipping paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wooden boards used for charcuteries with rough, jagged edges and unable to properly wash rinse and sanitize. Must replace with platter that is smooth and cleanable.

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 the facility.----must not use tape as a means of repair for the broken handle on the box freezer. Instructed to replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: No quaternary chemical test strips on site to test the sanitization level of the wiping cloth buckets. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Basement tall reach-in freezer with food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted peeling plastic on the exterior of the metal dishwashing machine in the 2nd floor bar and peeling tape on the edge of the bar ice bin next to the dish machine. Instructed to remove all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Large leak under the basement bakery hand washing sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items throughout the rear north basement must be removed to prevent pest harboring. All other items must be elevated and organized.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted cloth rags surrounding the floor drain of the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove and repair any leaking from piping.----floor mat on the cooks line in poor repair noted torn and unable to clean. Instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the following areas in poor repair with worn flooring exposing raw wood, broken cement. Throughout the rear kitchen at the rear exit door. At the basement entrance to the bakery area and walk-in cooler. All must be repaired to be smooth and cleanable.-----all chipping/shedding raw brick walls at the basement dry food storage must be sealed to be smooth and cleanable.----dust, dirt on the basement dry food storage floors must be removed and maintained clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17--observed no lid on trash can in unisex staff toilet room. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13--observed large hole in wall in main kitchen prep area near microwaves. Must seal hole.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in unisex staff toilet room. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in wall in main kitchen prep area near microwaves. Must seal hole.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14/ noted wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas at coffee station and in kitchen. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12//noted stained and deeply cut cutting boards in kitchen. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.----------- 4-202.16//noted rusted shelves in coffee/dairy cooler. Instructed to restore or replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11//noted holes in floors around the pipes of sinks at main floor and upstairs bar, stained ceiling tiles in southeast basement above 3 above liquor, hole in wall in southeast basement behind handwash sink, wall stained in main level customer washroom. Stained tiles and walls are indicative of a leak, instructed to address the issue, repair and restore surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 30 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted at upstairs bar, kitchen, and southwest basement with walk in cooler and southeast basement around 3 compartment sink instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted chewed 3 inch hole on left bottom corner of northwest window at coffee station. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent pest entry

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas at coffee station and in kitchen. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted stained and deeply cut cutting boards in kitchen. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusted shelves in coffee/dairy cooler. Instructed to restore or replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no covered receptacle in employee washroom and main level customer washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted holes in floors around the pipes of sinks at main floor and upstairs bar, stained ceiling tiles in southeast basement above 3 above liquor, hole in wall in southeast basement behind handwash sink, wall stained in main level customer washroom. Stained tiles and walls are indicative of a leak, instructed to address the issue, repair and restore surfaces.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2583805 conducted on 10/23/23. Previous core violations not corrected: (#55).----hole/opening in the wall of the basement dish/prep due to repair. Must seal-- all unnecessary stored items such as piled cardboard and furniture stored on the rear outdoor walkway and stair well, unused dirty cooler in the basement liquor prep area must be removed to prevent rodent harboring. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: : 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout the basement must be elevated from the floors.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11--- torn rubber door gaskets on the coffee prep two door cooler and the rear kitchen tall reach-in cooler. Must replace. 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)-- metal rack shelving inside the kitchen tall reach-in cooler with peeling paint. Must repair/replace. 4-101.17--- must not use raw, rough cut wood as food contact plates. Must be smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent and able to wash rinse and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: : 5-205.15--- broken/unattached hand washing sink in the basement liquor prep area. Instructed to use additional hand sink in same area and repair broken sink.----leak under the upstairs bar hand washing sink. Must repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- floors in the following areas with dirt debris: floor of the walk-in cooler, under basement dry food storage shelving. Must clean and maintain. Raw wooden floor at the 1st floor three-compartment sink must seal to be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent ----missing floor tiles throughout the staff and customer washrooms. Must replace.----raw wooden wall at the rear coffee prep station must be painted/sealed.----hole/opening in the wall of the basement dish/prep due to repair. Must seal ----missing ceiling tiles throughout the basement liquor prep must be replaced. 6-501.114-- all unnecessary stored items such as piled cardboard and furniture stored on the rear outdoor walkway and stair well, unused dirty cooler in the basement liquor prep area must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted pre-packaged prepared grab-and-go sandwiches inside a display cooler for sale containing cheese/dairy without an allergen warning labeling. Reviewed all foods containing allergen ingredients must have allergen warning labeling. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoops must be held in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Mixing bowls in the basement prep must be stored inverted.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gaskets on the coffee prep two door cooler and the rear kitchen tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Metal rack shelving inside the kitchen tall reach-in cooler with peeling paint. Must repair/replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use raw, rough cut wood as food contact plates. Must be smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent and able to wash rinse and sanitize.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of the dessert display cooler, interior of the basement prep liquor prep cooler, interior of the basement prep tall reach-in cooler, shelving under the espresso machine with food debris, must clean and maintain all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving throughout including inside coolers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Broken/unattached hand washing sink in the basement liquor prep area. Instructed to use additional hand sink in same area and repair broken sink.----leak under the upstairs bar hand washing sink. Must repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the following areas with dirt debris: floor of the walk-in cooler, under the 1st floor bar, basement dish three compartment sinks, under basement prep and dry food storage shelving. Must clean and maintain. Raw wooden floor at the 1st floor three-compartment sink must seal to be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent ----missing floor tiles throughout the staff and customer washrooms. Must replace.----raw wooden wall at the rear coffee prep station must be painted/sealed.----hole/opening in the wall of the basement dish/prep due to repair. Must seal ----missing ceiling tiles throughout the basement liquor prep must be replaced.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary stored items such as piled cardboard and furniture stored on the rear outdoor walkway and stair well, unused dirty cooler in the basement liquor prep area must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Soiled must noted improperly stored at the utility service sink. Must store inverted.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 5-31-23 report #2576595 not corrected. #37-3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d)-- all pre-packaged, prepared foods such as sandwiches salads in the grab-and-go display cooler must be properly labeled with the business name, address and list of ingredients.#39- 3-307.11-- must install a splash guard on the right side of the basement prep hand washing sink. Between the sink and the drying clean dishes at the three-compartment sink.#41- 3-304.14-- all wiping cloths in all food prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution. #55- 6-201.11--broken tile and exposed raw wood on the wall hallway leading to the rear coffee prep. Must repair. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d)-- all pre-packaged, prepared foods such as sandwiches, salads in the grab and go display cooler must be properly labeled with the business name, address and list of ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11-- must install a splash guard on the right side of the basement prep hand washing sink. Between the sink and the drying clean dishes at the three compartment sink.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14-- all wiping cloths in all food prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-----broken tile and exposed raw wood on the wall hallway leading to the rear coffee prep. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: : 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d)-- all pre-packaged, prepared foods such as sandwiches, salads in the grab and go display cooler must be properly labeled with the business name, address and list of ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: : 3-307.11-- must install a splash guard on the right side of the basement prep hand washing sink. Between the sink and the drying clean dishes at the three compartment sink.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14-- all wiping cloths in all food prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-- badly stained/dirty hand washing sink and 4 compartment sink at the front coffee prep area.----noted dirty shelving throughout the front coffee prep area, shelving throughout the basement prep area. Must clean and maintain all. 4-601.11(b)-- noted dirty bulk food containers in the basement prep. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: : 6-501.18-- dirty toilet bowl in the rear 1st floor washroom. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- missing grout and some floor tiles missing in several areas of the 1st floor kitchen and rear washroom with noted food/dirt accumulation.----excessive dust in the ceiling vent of the rear washroom ceiling vent. Noted dirty floors throughout the basement prep and floor of the walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain all.----peeling wall plaster in the rear 1st floor washroom.----broken tile and exposed raw wood on the wall hallway leading to the rear coffee prep.----missing wall tiles next to the 1st floor kitchen one compartment prep sink. Must repair/replace all to be smooth and cleanable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: : 8-404.13(b:4)-- previous core violations not corrected from report #2534600 on 10-12-21.#54- observed area outside rear facility with construction debris and additional items. Remove all unnecessary items and maintain outside area.55- observed floors walls and ceiling above freezer and outside walk-in cooler in west basement needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. All food needs to be protected. Install smooth, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings in the west basement room outside the walk-in cooler.#57- observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide for all food handlers. #56- all city of chicago food managers must show proof of allergen training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: All pre-packaged, prepared foods such as sandwiches, salads in the grab and go display cooler must be properly labeled with the business name, address and list of ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard on the right side of the basement prep hand washing sink. Between the sink and the drying clean dishes at the three compartment sink.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food preparers, including baristas, must wear effective hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths in all food prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Basement ice machine ice scoop must be stored in a clean container between use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty bulk food containers in the basement prep. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Badly stained/dirty hand washing sink and 4 compartment sink at the front coffee prep area.----noted dirty shelving throughout the front coffee prep area, shelving throughout the basement prep area. Must clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Dirty toilet bowl in the rear 1st floor washroom. Must clean and mainain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted piled cardboard boxes on the rear outdoor stairwell. Must remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing grout and some floor tiles missing in several areas of the 1st floor kitchen and rear washroom with noted food/dirt accumulation.----excessive dust in the ceiling vent of the rear washroom ceiling vent. Noted dirty floors throughout the basement prep and floor of the walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain all.----peeling wall plaster in the rear 1st floor washroom.----broken tile and exposed raw wood on the wall hallway leading to the rear coffee prep.----missing wall tiles next to the 1st floor kitchen one compartment prep sink. Must repair/replace all to be smooth and cleanable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2534600 on 10-12-21.#54- observed area outside rear facility with construction debris and additional items. Remove all unnecessary items and maintain outside area.#55- observed east basement needs to be decluttered. Remove all unnecessary items and store all remaining items up off the floor and away from walls.#55- observed floor in 1 st floor kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surface of floor to a smooth, easily cleanable condition and maintain. Observed floors walls and ceiling above freezer and outside walk-in cooler in west basement needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. All food needs to be protected. Install smooth, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings in the west basement room outside the walk-in cooler.#57- observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide for all food handlers. #56- all city of…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1st floor coffee bar countertop needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. Seal and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed backflow prevention device could not be located on intake water line of ice machine on 1st floor or basement, or water intake lines of plumbed coffee machines. Need to be installed on water intake lines of coffee machines and ice machines.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed area outside rear facility with construction debris and additional items. Remove all unecessary items and maintain outside area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed east basement needs to be decluttered. Remove all unnecessary items and store all remaining items up off the floor and away from walls.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in 1st floor kitchen floor leading directly to basement. Must seal all holes in floors. Observed floor in 1 st floor kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surface of floor to a smooth, easily cleanable condition and maintain. Observed floors walls and ceiling above freezer and outside walk-in cooler in west basement needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. All food needs to be protected. Install smooth, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings in the west basement room outside the walk-in cooler.