Kitchen + Kocktails

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 11, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot holding unit warming box external temperature display located bottom right side of door inaccurate and not properly functioning. Internal ambient air thermometer inside unit was observed at proper hot holding temperatureover 135f. Instructed to repair and maintain external temperature display.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

2. Apr 4, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 critical13 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in dish area not maintained with hot or cold water. Instructed person in charge to restore water to handsink, pic restored hot & cold water . Now handsink in dish has cold & hot water between 102f - 105f. 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: Observed ice machine located in rear prep area with a build-up of black slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. 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: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items to be improper: lobster tail at 71.2f, lamb chops ranging 45.6f-48.2f, catfish ranging from 53.4-57.3f, chicken at 68.8f manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 470 lbs of products worth $1,670.22 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex: sunny side eggs and poached eggs on brunch menu). Facility has use of electronic menus due to health concerns, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). (refer to cdph consumer advisory guide on cdph website) priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several cans of aresole flying insect killer at bar instructed to remove and discontinue use. Priority foundation violation 7-38-15 citation issued

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: See violation#60

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30-50 live small flying insects at site during inspection in the following areas: 10 at bar, 5 in front prep, 10 in rear prep, 5 in dishwashing area, 5 in food prep area, 5 in rear chemical storage area, 15 behind soda machine area & dry storage. Recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams 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

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dish racks being used as shelving throughout the storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     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: Observed hot holding unit warming box external temperature display located bottom right side of door inaccurate and not properly functioning. Internal ambient air thermometer inside unit was observed at proper hot holding temperatureover 135f. Instructed to repair and maintain external temperature display.

     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: Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no quat chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in quat sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2596190 conducted on 6/12/24. Previous core violations not corrected: (#35) 3-501.13 observed improper thawing in rear food prep area on following items salmon, catfish and chicken thawing in food grade buckets on prep table. Instructed thawing must occur with food placed in the walk-in cooler overnight, or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures. (#55) 6-201.11 noted the following: floors throughout front and rear prep and dish area on especially along with wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris, walls with food dirt and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize clean and maintain walls with cracks and spills. (#55) 6-501.11 noted missing door at mechinal/ mat/ chemical storeroom in rear prep by fright elevator in rear prep, instructed to replace and maintain (#55)…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Feb 27, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

4. Feb 20, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jun 14, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   14 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware at all dining tables. Instructed that all preset tableware (utensils) shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or set tables upon customer arrival and maintain.

     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: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep service cooler throughout front and rear prep. Instructed to replace 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 prep table in dish area with excessive amount of food debris, bottom of said prep table full of rust instructed to clean, repair or repace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the following: floors throughout front and rear prep and dish area on especially along with wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris, walls with food dirt and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize clean and maintain walls with cracks and spills.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Obseved walk in freezer missing fan in condenser unit, instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted in dish area under sprayer sink wall surface is peeling and drywall is exposed with black slimy like substance, instructed to repair and maintain area

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted walk in cooler condensing unit leaking from fan into floor, instructed to 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: Noted two deep fryer units in rear prep wiht excessive food debris and plastic cutlery, manager indicated they are unrepairable, instructed to remove unnecessary items.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted missing door at mechinal/ mat/ chemical storeroom in rear prep by fright elevator in rear prep, instructed to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted floor tile cracked and broken in bar area, instructed to repair and replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shieds in rear food prep, and dishwashing area instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk in coolers light not working and lights in hood system not working, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hood system with excessive amoiunt of dust and grease debris, instructed to clean, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jun 12, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical17 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted hot water faucet at bar handwashing sink in disrepair, instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

     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 excessive black and pink slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption.must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder on menu for use raw and undercooked foods. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation-7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink in dishwashing area in disrepair not draining properly (slow draining), water released from one compartment (basin) backup inside another compartment (basin) when released inside sink. Observed bar area also conveying sewage from following areas; behind wine cooler, 1 out of 2 hand sinks is not draining, and ice box drain also conveying sewage. Informed person in charge of requirements and must repair sink and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing in rear food prep area on following items salmon, catfish and chicken thawing in food grade buckets on prep table. Instructed thawing must occur with food placed in the walk-in cooler overnight, or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30-50 live small flying insects at site during inspection in the following areas: 10 at bar, 5 in front prep, 10 in rear prep, 5 in dishwashing area, 5 in food prep area, 5 in rear chemical storage area, 15 behind soda machine area & dry storage. Recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware at all dining tables. Instructed that all preset tableware (utensils) shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or set tables upon customer arrival and maintain.

     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: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep service cooler throughout front and rear prep. Instructed to replace 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 prep table in dish area with excessive amount of food debris, bottom of said prep table full of rust instructed to clean, repair or repace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bus pan under 3 comp sink, 3rd wash basin with severe leak from plumbing connections, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the following: floors throughout front and rear prep and dish area on especially along with wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris, walls with food dirt and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize clean and maintain walls with cracks and spills.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted in dish area under sprayer sink wall surface is peeling and drywall is exposed with black slimy like substance, instructed to repair and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted walk in cooler condensing unit leaking from fan into floor, instructed to 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: Noted two deep fryer units in rear prep wiht excessive food debris and plastic cutlery, manager indicated they are unrepairable, instructed to remove unnecessary items.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted missing door at mechinal/ mat/ chemical storeroom in rear prep by fright elevator in rear prep, instructed to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Obseved walk in freezer missing fan in condenser unit, instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted floor tile cracked and broken in need of grout in rear prep, dish and bar area, instructed to repair and replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hood system with missing and broken filters & excessive amoiunt of dust and grease debris, instructed to clean, and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shieds in rear food prep, and dishwashing area instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk in coolers light not working and lights in hood system not working, instructed to repair 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: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the temperature control for safety foods (chicken, beef, pork) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Sep 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed service sink with excessive leak. Instructed to maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter inside of storage closet next to toilet rooms. Instructed to organize and elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site for all food handlers. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Aug 30, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 33 small black live flies flying throughout bar and prep area directly behind bar. Noted flies on sticky substances inside rolling carts, on all equipment surfaces and flying inside hand washing sink basins. Instructed to contact pest control professional for service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of sticky food debris on all rolling carts, heavy equipment, cooling units, prep tables, and all beverage dispensers' nozzles in prep behind bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize all surfaces in order to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed service sink with excessive leak. Instructed to maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pooling water underneath cooling units in bar prea area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter inside of storage closet next to toilet rooms. Instructed to organize and elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid certificate while preparing greens, deviled eggs, turkey and candied yams. Instructed to provide at least one while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site for all food handlers. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified food managers must obtain allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Dec 20, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in bar pantry area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Cos.

     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 no handwashing signage at front bar area hand washing sink. Sign was installed during inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dishwasher in front bar area did not contain a wash solution of soap or other cleanining agent according to the manufacturer's instructions. Manager added cleaning agent to dishwasher during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build and debris on floor under fryers and prep tables in south prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Jul 13, 2022 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 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

    • 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

11. Jun 2, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

12. Mar 24, 2022 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 large tubs each 20 lbs of sausage gumbo and greens soup with chicken stock at temp ranging 50.3-51.6f. Items placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed manager to hold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $200.

      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: improper cooling methods. found TCS foods ( sausage gumbo ) stored in large containers (20 quart) to cool down in walk-in cooler. instructed manager to break down food in smaller portions to facilitate the cooling down process. priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

13. Mar 22, 2022 No Entry

    Short Form Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

14. Jan 19, 2022 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Open employees drinks at prep tables, instructed to keep away or with a lid.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep cooler. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees clothing stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: No signage for mask and vaccine requirment at front door. Instructed to post. ( no citation )

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: No written procedure for mask and vaccine card requirment enforcement. Instructed to obtain. ( no citation )

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: No signage for mask and vaccine requirment in dining room. Instructed to post. ( no citation )

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

15. Dec 1, 2021 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on side of the bar area handwashing sink. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the right handwashing sink in the womens restroom without hot water. Must repair sink to maintain temperature at a minimum 100 f and maximum 120 f.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the left handwashing sink in the bar not draining and the slushie machine area (room behind the bar) handwashing sink in disrepair; sink has been removed from the wall. Employees are currently using a working handwashing sink located in the bar. Instructed management to repair both sinks.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found a thick layer of soda pop residue on the floor behind equipment in the slushi machine area behind the bar.. 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: Found broken/missing floor tiles along the wallbase next to the walk-in cooler. Must repair/replace tiles and remove the duct tape currently being used to seal the flooring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify all food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

16. Sep 28, 2021 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Sep 24, 2021 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: The first handwashing sink in the bar exceeds that max hot water temperature of 120f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f and max of 120f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      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 no soap at the bar handwashing sinks. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      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 no paper towels at the bar handwashing sinks. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      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: Found the right sink in the mens washroom without hot water. Must provide hot water temperature of 100f at all times; must repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).

      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: The hot water dish machine in the rear kitchen is not operating. Must provide minimum final rinse temperature of 180f to properly sanitize utensil in dish machine. Priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: All coolers and freezers are currently turned off. Must turn on all coolers/freezers and maintain at proper temperature. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an incomplete 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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises capable of taking hot and cold food temperatures. Management must provide a thermometer to take hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The soda gun in the bar area is missing the drain hose. Must provide.

      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: The bar counter has a portion made up of unfinished wood. Must seal wood or provide nonabsorbent material.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no irreversible registering temperature indicator for hot water sanitizing dish machine. Instructed management to provide and have readily accessible. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found multiple ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All items related to construction and items not related to the facility's operation must be removed from the premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

18. Sep 16, 2021 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • 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. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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 handwashing soap at the rear kitchen handwashing sinks. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      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 no exposed handwashing sinks in the front bar and at the slushie preparation area where the spaceman frozen drink machine is located. Management instructed to install said exposed handwashing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      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: All handwashing sinks must have handwashing signage.

      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: The low temperature dish machine located in the bar is not operating. Instructed management that machine needs to be in working condition and sanitizing according to data plate. Priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: The hot water dish machine in the rear kitchen is not operating. Must provide minimum final rinse temperature of 180f to properly sanitize utensil in dish machine. Priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: All coolers and freezers are currently turned off. Must turn on all coolers/freezers and maintain at proper temperature. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • 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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises capable of taking hot and cold food temperatures. Management must provide a thermometer to take hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no irreversible registering temperature indicator for hot water sanitizing dish machine. Instructed management to provide and have readily accessible. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large slushie machine in rear bar prep area. Must provide a written, approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all clean in place equipment.

      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: The womens and employee unisex restrooms need covered waste receptacles.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found multiple holes in the walls of the employee restroom and storage areas. Found a missing piece of tile flooring in the bar area. Found wall peeling off the baseboard near the dish area handwashing sink. Found multiple ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area. Must repair/replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All items related to construction and items not related to the facility's operation must be removed from the premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required