Sofive

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine equipment a little dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain thermometers in cooling units to maintain temperatures when tcs foods are placed inside.

     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: Observed upright cooling units located in prep area near ice machine with rusted itnerior shelving and surfaces. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces 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: Observed speed racks where drink cups are stored in walk in cooler, beer drains and empty bin located in front prep with accumulated dried food debris and sticky surfaces. Intstructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wall base detached from wall throughout prep areas. Instructed to reattach to prevent pest harboring spaces.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Oct 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 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 rusted and chipped of shelves in the small cooleer. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to repaint or replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • 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 each stall.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and some stained ceiling tiles. Must repair stained ceiling tiles and replace missing ones and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jun 1, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. May 16, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • 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.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 150 mouse droppings on the floor of the kitchen prep dry storage area and around rear receiving door. Also 15 live flies noted on walls in bar area and rear stoarge area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings and flies from all affected areas. Instd to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of both entrance doors. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Hole in wall with exposed insulation in rear storage room. Instd to seal and maintain.

     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 valid city of chicago certified food manager certificate on site. Instd to provide original certificate and maintain posted at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate