Drew's on Halsted
3201 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Restaurant ZIP 60657 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 25, 2026
Drew's on Halsted was last inspected on August 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 25, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
32 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Cooks line wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must not store knife for fruit cutting on the bar hand sink faucet.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility.
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: Salad cooler prep cutting board in poor repair with deep blackened grooves. Instructed to re-surface or replace.
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: Must provide lids for the bar and server station ice bins.
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: Noted blackened moldy caulking along the splash guards on the prep/dish hand sink. Instructed to replace.
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: Must not use cardboard, paper or cloth towels as liner for shelving. Shelving must be smooth and cleanable.
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: Noted wall in poor repair at the dish machine with blackened mold. Must replace/remove
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: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must 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: All persons with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate are required to have proof of allergen training or certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on exterior of coolers/sinks at bar. Must clean equipment at bar 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 food debris on walls and floor at bar. Must clean floor and walls througout bar and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine upper portion and ice chute. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
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 2 live roaches on wall above prep area handwash sink. Must remove roach activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service.priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
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: Pasta reach in cooler door rubber gaskets not tight fitted at corners. Instructed manager said cooler door rubber gaskets must be tight fitted.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulted grease build up on ventilation hood. Must clean ventilation hood and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical8 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: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -
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: No employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink at bar area not accessible for handwashing.inside container linen, behind the neck faucet a knife was stored, infront of it stored was: salt and pepper, hot sauce,seasoning a container of pumpkin spice whipped cream. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice bin filled with ice and various kind of condiments: ketchup,mustard, bottle of wine, bottles of jiuce etc,also ice scoop inside the same ice bin with handle touching the ice cubes. Ice inside that bin is presently served to customers.ice is used for human consumption. All mentioned items was removed, included ice. Ice bin was refilled with ice from ice machine. Priority violation: 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for hamburger,steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control book provided on site at the time of inspection.instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(c),citation issued. On 6-6-23 pest control log provided by the owner
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 patio door opened,instructed to keep it closed or provide a screen door presently door in question is closed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee in the kitchen without hair restraint. Instructed to provide restraints for all food handlers or anyone entering in the kitchen
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No quaternary chemical test strips on site to check sanitizing levels for the three compartment sink that was set with quaternary fluid and pots being washed. Must provide quaternary test strips. 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
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: #56)6-305.11: noted employee bag stored on top the counter of coffee area.instructed to remove. No employee personal items must be stored prep area and storage area.remove /relocate
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: Core violations not corrected from 4-6-22,report #2554847 #16)4-602.11(b-e): noted inner lining of ice machine not clean. Instructed to clean and sanitize the ice machine #37) bulk food containers must be labeled #43) 3-304.12: noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation. #47) 4-201.11: noted torn rubber gasket inside the walk-in cooler and service cooler all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace. #49) 4-601.11(c): noted mold-like substance on the silicon linning of the hand washing sink at the coffee station. Must clean and maintain and/or replace. #56) 6-305.11: noted employee belongings on shelves in the dry storage area of the basement with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings.…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted nor provided on site for present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-012, citation issued. On 6-6-23 original report was provided.
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: No food handler training certificate provided on site and some of them are expired.instructed to provide
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted on premise from 4-26-23,report#2554847. Instructed manager, a summary report must be displayed and visible to the public at aal the times. New summary report given.instructed to post priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b),citation issued
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical13 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted inner lining of ice machine not clean. Instructed to clean and sanitize the ice machine
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and discard dates, including bulk food containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Noted individual bowls with no handle used for scooping and serving food at the service prep coolers. Instructed to provide tongs, serving spoons, or ladle for scooping food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the walk-in cooler and service cooler all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
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: Noted ice build-up inside the upright refrigeration unit at the basement food dry storage area shelves. Instructed to defrost, clean, 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: Noted ice scoop stored inside ice machine on ice and at the bar. Instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder
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: Noted mold-like substance on the silicon linning of the hand washing sink at the coffee station. Must clean and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted a slimy and grey substance inside the soda gun dispenser at the bar. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: Noted leaking at the bottom pipe of the 3 compartment sink behind the bar. Instructed 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: Noted build-up at inside the soda dispensing machine at the bar area. Instructed to clean and maintain said location. Noted the floors in the basement in the dry storage area needs the floor needs to be cleaned. Observed holes throughout the ceiling in the basement. Instructed manager all holes must be sealed to prevent entry points for pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted missing lights inside the soda dispensing machine room at the basement food/ dry storage instructed to install lighting with shielded or shatter resistant.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings on shelves in the dry storage area of the basement with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings.
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: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (shrimp, chicken, soups) were prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared, served, and also, the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by the next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with 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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted food ladles hanging above the kitchen hand washing sink. Must remove and properly store in a clean storage area.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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: Interior of the small server station cooler is in poor repair with exposed insulation. Must replace or repair to be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Broken cold water handle on the kitchen hand washing sink. Must replace.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Some areas inside the ice bin in need of cleaning inside the basement ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: Must provide a splash guard between the kitchen/dish hand washing sink and the clean stored pot/pans/utensils on the metal rack shelving stored next to the sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Knife stored between prep coolers on the cooks line. Must provide a proper, cleanable knife holder.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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: Must not use plastic wrap as sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Must provide proper sink stoppers.
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: Duct tape noted on metal shelving above the cooks line cooler and tape noted on the edges of the kitchen hand wash sink splash guard. Must not use duct tape as a means of repair.-----raw wooden blocks used to elevate bottom legs of several prep tables. All means of repair must be smooth, non-absorbent and cleanable.
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: Must provide a lid for the ice bin/ice for consumption, in the small server station area.
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: Noted excessive ice build-up inside the basement one door freezer. Instructed to remove and maintain.----top of the dish machine with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.-----must not use cardboard as liner for shelving throughout.
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 expanding spray foam sealant around wall piping at the dish machine. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable.----wall at the cooks line and the three compartment sink with peeling paint. Must remove.----several areas of the kitchen cement flooring noted cracked/damaged with divots collecting liquid. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training for the pending city of chicago certified food manager.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general 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 prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets loose at door corners. Instructed manager prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets must be tight fitted.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Dishwash 3-compartment pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager dishwash 3-compartment sink must drain quickly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacles in washrooms. Must 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 accumulated grease build up on wall adjacent to ventilation hood. Must clean wall 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 ceiling light bulbs not working above dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must provide working light bulbs above dishwash 3-compartment sink.
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
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the basement food prep/dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Noted no splash guard between front exposed hand sink and the prep table at the kitchen prep area. Must install a washable splash guard
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: Noted a slimy and grey substance inside the soda gun dispenser at the bar. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the basement food prep/dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted over 15 live roaches at corner wall and underneath chest freezer at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)
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: Noted no splash guard between front exposed hand sink and the prep table at the kitchen prep area. Must install a washable splash guard
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the small refrigeration unit at the bar. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
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: Noted ice build up inside chest freezer at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to defrost, clean 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: Noted unfinished wood used for shelving at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.
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: Noted a slimy and grey substance inside the soda gun dispenser at the bar. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container and surrounding not maintained with thick grease on top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially where the roach activity was identified. Must sanitize affected areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with 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
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-012a. Must provide.
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: Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: City of chicago sanitation manager at premises has not obtained allergen awarness training. Priority foundation. No citation issued.person with city of chicago sanitation certificate must obtain allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-012a. Must provide.
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: Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices installed at waterlines for espresso machine, coffee drip machine, and soda machine. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-030c. Must provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: City of chicago sanitation manager at premises has not obtained allergen awarness training. Priority foundation. No citation issued.person with city of chicago sanitation certificaye must obtain allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must seal raw wood shelving in basement dry storage areas where food products and specialty equipment (like chaffing dishes) are stored. Surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Must replace broken/cracked stone plate in bottom interior of bread warmer at servers' station.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate standing water on floor in basement storage closet at base of stairs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store all mops and brooms inverted or at least 6 inches off the floor.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must seal raw wood shelving in basement dry storage areas where food products and specialty equipment (like chaffing dishes) are stored. Surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Must replace broken/cracked stone plate in bottom interior of bread warmer at servers' station.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate standing water on floor in basement storage closet at base of stairs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store all mops and brooms inverted or at least 6 inches off the floor.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in coolers and freezers. Must be food grade disposable plastic bags or washable containers. Torn rubber door gaskets on the two door salad cooler. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Uneven cement floor under the dish machine and exposed hand sink with large divots and pooling water. Must make the floor even, smooth and cleanable and remove all pooling water. Must remove dirt from the basement dry storage closet. Floor must be smooth and cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak on the nozzle of the bar three compartment sink. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed deep dark grooves in the cutting board at the western most cooler/ ice down unit in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the bar, with hot and cold running water under city pressure as well as soap and paper towels.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace the deep grooved, stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep area; found heavy frost buildup in the freezer unit in the basement, must defrost and maintain; replace the torn rubber gaskets inside the refregeration units in rear prep; fix or replace the door attached to the cold holding refrigerator directly across from the cooking equipment that is in poor repair and came off the hinges upon opening.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed food splatter and dust on the north wall of the kitchen, left of the cooking equipment. Must detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found carboard used as a liner on the food storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to not use any absorbent material like carboard to store food items and utensils.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,remove rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Comments: Must repair water leaks at base of faucet at bar area,remove dusts accumulations on upper wall near bar area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Tagged held for inspection .must fax letter to the cdph 312-746-4240 for tag removal att:a.lopez. Serious violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found the basement rear exit wooden door rotted/damaged at the bottom not rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at bottom left corners.must rodent-proof door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.the pest control log book must be complete with all required documents include a map locator to identify all pest control services provided for this food establishment.serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: All clean multi-use kitchen foood equipments,single service utensils must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,remove rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,interiors/exteriors of refrigeration units,sides of all cooking equipments,deep fryer,bar guns and housings attached at bar,bottoms of food prep tables etc.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace burnt-out light bulbs in the kitchen areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair water leaks at base of faucet at bar area,remove dusts accumulations on upper wall near bar area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: detail clean,organize basement dry storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the prep tables in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the exterior of the deep fryer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor under the deep fryer, 3 compartment sink and around grease trap and under dishmachine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: No end caps for light shields above the cook's line. Must install.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple leaks at the 3 compartment sink in the prep area. Must repair.
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed live cockroaches on the premises. 12 live cockroaches were observed on the wall and the floor behind and under the 3 compartment sink in the prep area and wait station service area. Additional pest control is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection summary report from 8/9/12 not posted. Management was given a copy of today's inspection summary report and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the prep tables in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the walls of the prep area especially under and around the 3 compartment sink. Must seal all wall openings in the prep area and wait station service area and replace the wall baseboard.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: No end caps for light shields above the cook's line. Must install.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple leaks at the 3 compartment sink in the prep area. Must repair.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed walk-in cooler with an air temperature of 48.0f. Unit was used to store potentially hazardous foods. At the end of the inspection the walk-in cooler was at 42.2f. Maintain the cooler below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Observed mashed potatoes at 45.5-57.7f, roasted peppers at 43.7f, cooked sweet potatoes at 44.6f, eggs at 47.1f, pork ribs at 46.5f, milk at 48.3f, gazpacho at 44.4f, steaks at 44.6f, sausage at 50.0f, whipping cream at 53.9f, goat cheese at 49.2f, butter at 49.6f, pork at 44,6f, cheese at 51.6f, ham at 49.4f, half and half at 53.6f, crab meat at 45.6f, cooked pasta at 49.8f, hamburgers at 44.7f, blue cheese at 51.2f, cooked onions at 46.7f, cooked rice at 47.8f, sour cream at 46.9f, crab cakes at 48.7f. Management voluntarily discarded 250# of food worth $1000. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed live cockroaches on the premises. 15 live cockroaches were observed on the wall and the floor behind and under the 3 compartment sink in the prep area and wait station service area. Additional pest control is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Anderson pest control is onsite during the inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the exterior of the grease trap, prep tables.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive water on the floor of the basement. Must maintain the floor dry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the walls of the prep area especially under and around the 3 compartment sink. Must seal all wall openings in the prep area and seal the wall baseboard.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: No end caps for light shields above the cook's line. Must install.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple leaks at the 3 compartment sink in the prep area. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. LABEL WHITE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE,INSIDE ARE STORED DRY FOOD (FLOUR-SUGAR ETC.)
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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. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA AND WAITRESS STATION. REMOVE ALL COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS CLEAN AND OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156871 ON 6/4/09 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01-MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN (NEXT TO STEAM TABLE-ON RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPLACE BROKEN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR BY OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. 34/01-NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. 35/01-MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM IRON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA/HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN. 36/01-MUST REPLACE MELTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS ABOVE KITCHEN. 38/01-LEAKING DRAIN PIPE (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) OF THE 3 COMP. SINK (REAR). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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. REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA AND REPLACE WITH A WATER RESISTANT MATERIAL. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SALAD COOLER DOORS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA. SEAL THE BASEBOARD TO THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER LEAKS FROM THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR LEAKS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE STOVE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a drain line water leak at the exposed handsink in the prep area. Must repair source of leak.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.