Sunnyday Tap

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 18, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs food items held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 51-56 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 5 pounds of eggs, 1/4 pound cream cheese, 1/2 pound sour cream, and 5 pounds pork ($45) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooler with an improper ambient air temperature of 59 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violaation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

2. Aug 12, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Instructed manager must rodent proof front door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

3. May 21, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following unused items in the following areas of the facility: unused pig roasting equipment in backyard and the following items in basement: unused bag-in-a-box soft drink system, unused ice machine, unused cash registers, unused refrigerators, unused workout equipment, and unused video game equipment. Instructed to remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. May 14, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at exposed handwashing sinks located in bar and in food prep area. Instructed to maintain soap at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed handwashing sink located in bar. Insturcted to maintain paper towels at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime in interior ice machine at bar used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 food employye in food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed employees must wear hair restraints in food prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following unused items in the following areas of the facility: unused pig roasting equipment in backyard and the following items in basement: unused bag-in-a-box soft drink system, unused ice machine, unused cash registers, unused refrigerators, unused workout equipment, and unused video game equipment. Instructed to remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2579978 dated 8/11/2023: #47 "observed non food items stored on floor in kitchen, basement...instructed to obtain adequate shelving to elevate nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage." #58 " observed certified city of chicago foodservice manager with no allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and provide proof of allergen training certification for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cook and bartender without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Aug 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on microwave interior. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     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 non food items stored on floor in kitchen, basement and beer storage area in bar. Instructed to obtain adequate shelving to elevate nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage. Observed raw wood shelving unit used for beer storage in front bar area and support beam for three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed to smoothly seal wood shelving units in bar area and support beam for three compartment sink in kitchen for nonabsorbency.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet of three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed to repair faucet and 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 spillage on walls in rear sitting/dining area near womens washroom and small storage closet. Instructed to clean walls and maintain. Observed dirt and debris behind beer storage in bar area. Instructed to 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: Observed stained ceiling in rear dining sitting area near pool table. Instructed to repaint ceiling and maintain. Observed damaged ceiling tile in kitchen above one door cooler near basement door. Instructed to replace ceiling tile and maintain. Observed damaged floor tile on stair leading to dining/sitting area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified city of chicago foodservice manager with no allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and provide proof of allergen training certification for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jul 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers in both toilet rooms with dust accumulation. Instructed to 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: Observed basement with clutter and items on floor. Instructed to organize storage rooms and keep items elevated off of floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jan 19, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found incomplete vomiting and diarrheal spill kit (missing item appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus) and no disposable mop. Instructed to provide complete spill kit and procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink infront bar and in rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with black mold like build up inside (liquor) reach-in cooler behind bar.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose faucet at handsink inside men's washroom.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust accumulation above rear dining area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 9, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and have all employees read and sign the policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No diarrhea or vomit clean up procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain policy and clean up kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (COS - MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no labeling for food stored in the refrigerator in the kitchen prep area. Instructed to label identifying the food product and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory on the menu for raw or undercooked animal foods. Instructed to add to the menu with an asterisk indicating the risk. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer to measure temperature of food or ambient air in site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pots, pans, microwave, fryers, grills, and other miscellaneous food contact equipment with grease and debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize, 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 clutter of old equipment, storage containers, old carpeting, paint cans, broken bar stools, broken ice machine, etc in the basement. Instructed to discard all broken equipment, organize, clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain certificate

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Aug 8, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace worn out rubber gasket around chest freezer (prepackaged ice storage) door in basement storage area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners behind bar area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair inoperable ceiling ventilation inside women's washroom.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store food and non food items 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning in bar area.

10. Jun 29, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and grease on the floor along the wall in the kitchen under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

11. Sep 1, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES EXPIRED ON 1-12-15 INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Debris inside bottom part of the deep fryer ,instructed to clean and maintain.dust build-up on pipes under the three compartment sink at bar area ,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Burned light bulb inside the reach-in cooler in prep area at west side by the wall,instructed to provide

12. Jun 5, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dust build up on shelves in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handwash bowl at bar. Instructed manager to provide exposed handwash bowl with running hot and cold water at bar area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No therometer inside stand up reach in cooler by cookline. Instructed manager to provide and make visible therometer in said cooler.

13. Oct 9, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint or replace metal racks with rust build-up inside reach-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in basement storage area.

14. Jun 26, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain soda gun holder and drain line with build-up behind bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters with heavy grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored in rear outside area to prevent pest harborage.

15. Oct 3, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in front counter area, bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shield in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

16. Oct 24, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, coolers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Bsmt. sorage counter shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be reapaired/sealed and or replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, bsmt. storage shelving, counter shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in kitchen prep area, and bar areas behind cooler need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas, boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in rear dining area that had exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. exposed wallboard in bsmt. storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

17. Feb 28, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and bsmt. storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep area not clean need cleaning. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.

18. Jan 22, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY DUST, CONTAMINANTS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Gap and crevices on the ceiling and walls in the basement,and by the stair going to the basement. Must seal all the gap and crevices.