Visions
11901 S Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 8, 2026
Visions was last inspected on September 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 8, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found a food handler with an expired food handler's certificate. Instructed to have employee obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found the following plumbing violations: -leak at the base (right) of the faucet on the rear 3-compartment sink. -leak at the pipe under the 3-compartment sink in the big main bar area. Instructed to fix leak, dispose of bucket of stagnant water and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Found a container of stagnant water underneath the 3-compartment sink in the main bar area. Instructed to dispose of water, fix leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the unisex and the employee toilet room with a trash receptacle with no lid. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the unisex and the employee toilet room with a trash receptacle with no lid. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found water-stained and missing ceiling tiles in the hallway, kitchen and toilet rooms. Instructed to replace and provide missing/damaged ceiling tiles. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found storage rooms with clutter. Instructed to eliminate unnecessary items and organize all storage areas. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found inadequate lighting/blown light bulbs in the employee's toilet room, in the storage areas and in the main prep area. Instructed to provide adequate lighting and replace blown light bulbs to mentioned areas. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found the following core violations from report #2619932, dated 7/01/2025 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: -38. Observed the rear loading door bar area with a gap of about 1/4. Instructed to repair as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect acitivity. -49. Observed walk in cooling unit and walk in freezer unit with a build up of dirt, rust and debris on the shelving units (rusting) and the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain floors and shelving in both units. -51. Observed the two compartment sink just outside of the electrical room with a leak at the base of the faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain unit. -56. Observed missing light shield over walk in cooling unit. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found a food handler with an expired food handler's certificate. Instructed to have employee obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear loading door and the front side door at the small bar area with a gap of about 1/4. Instructed to repair as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect acitivity.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of grease and food debris on the cook top surface of the stove, deep fryers and flat top (under) instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the opening areas of all the deep fryer units with a build up of dirt, grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed all draining in three compartment sinks and floor drains with a build up of some sort of food debris or slime of some sort. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooling unit and walk in freezer unit with a build up of dirt, rust and debris on the shelving units (rusting) and the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain floors and shelving in both units.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cooking and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt, dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain all equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the two compartment sink just outside of the electrical room with a leak at the base of the faucet and the first toilet room going to the back of the food prep area with a spraying aerator. Instructed to repair and maintain both units.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors and walls under and around equipment with a build up of grease, debris and possible food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield over walk in cooling unit. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observered plates being air dried on rack above the 3 compartment sink. Rack in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to rewash utensils and clean rack. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 1 sink in mens room very slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughoutin need of cleaning and all water removed. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Air vent in walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust and white spots. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found front bar not accessible for use. Large leak at p-trap. Instructed to correct and maitain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30-40 flies at small bar area. Flies were in 3 compartment sink, on walls and ceiling. Instructed to deep clean remove all standing water and contact pest control for addition service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed an incorrect chemical test kit on site. Premises had a water testing kit on site. Instructed to obtain a quat test kit to be used with the quat sanitizer on site. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observered plates being air dried on rack above the 3 compartment sink. Rack in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to rewash utensils and clean rack. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 1 sink in mens room very slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughoutin need of cleaning and all water removed. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Air vent in walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust and white spots. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to defrost freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in storage areas, loose baseboards and openings along baseboards behind ice machine, damaged baseboards and wall tiles in prep area, openings around pipe fittings, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings, along baseboards, around pipe fittings in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Obsrerved over 60 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in electrical rooms, 40 mice droppings scattered on wooden ledges and floor in rear bar area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of exit door in frotn bar area. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to defrost freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of rolling carts, shelving units, cooking equipment, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in storage areas, loose baseboards and openings along baseboards behind ice machine, damaged baseboards and wall tiles in prep area, openings around pipe fittings, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings, along baseboards, around pipe fittings in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles in bar and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and bar areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Obsered inadequate lighting in rear kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight debris accumulation. Entire meat slicer with excessive food debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food/liquor storage on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate with proper shelving and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior cabinet of all fryers and basin of utility sink not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Cold water faucet handle inoperable at handwash sink in front bar. Instd to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor and all floor drains through out premises, and walls surrounding utility sink not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain. Rubber mats in bar area not dry, wet surface underneath. Instd to maintain clean and dry at all times
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor in liquor storage walk in cooler in poor repair, rusty surfaces. Floor in bar area in main ballroom unfinished. Instd to repair floor so as to be a smooth even, and easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease on filters over cooking equipment in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight debris accumulation. Entire meat slicer with excessive food debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40-50 fruit flies in both bar areas on-site at facility. Instructed person in charge to remove, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control of infestation. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food/liquor storage on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate with proper shelving and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior cabinet of all fryers and basin of utility sink not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Cold water faucet handle at handwash sink in front bar. Instd to repair and mainatin.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor and all floor drains throught out premises, and walls surrounding utility sink not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain. Rubber mats in bar area not dry, wet surface underneath. Instd to maintain clean and dry at all times
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor in liquor storage walk in cooler in poor repair, rusty surfaces. Floor in bar area in main ballroom unfinished. Instd to repair floor so as to be a smooth even, and easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease on filters over cooking equipment in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in bar and customer washrooms. Must provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed deas insects inside light shields, grease buildup and debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, bar, utility and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
License Re-Inspection · No Entry
4 critical11 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsbility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in bar and customer washrooms. Must provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves and floor in catering room, 20 mice droppings scattered on shelves and floor in north utility storage room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book available. Instructed manager to provide all contents of log book. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces in south bar. Instructed manager to seal all wood surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front prep area and loose light shield in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, dead insects and debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, bar, utility and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in walk-in cooler and loose light shield in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in west walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site or valid ceritificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Copies and pictures are not valid. Priority foundation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical12 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsbility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in bar and customer washrooms. Must provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves and floor in catering room, 20 mice droppings scattered on shelves and floor in north utility storage room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book available. Instructed manager to provide all contents of log book. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces in south bar. Instructed manager to seal all wood surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front prep area and loose light shield in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease builsup, dead insects and debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, bar, utility and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in walk-in cooler and loose light shield in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in west walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site or valid ceritificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Copies and pictures are not valid. Priority foundation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.