Pass

Berghoff Cafe (T1 C26)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant ZIP 60666 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 25, 2026

Berghoff Cafe (T1 C26) was last inspected on August 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 25, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sinks in front prep area with no splash guards. Instructed manager to install splash guards on front prep area hand washing sinks.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being utilized as shelving in basement storage. Instructed manager to remove cardboard with smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent material

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

33 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls around dish area with soil build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee while wearing gloves at the prep table, went to the rear prep area using their hands with gloves on to open the door. -picked up food from the rear and brought it to the front prep area -proceeded to wipe the prep table with wash cloth and continued to pick and serve ready to eat foods from the service prep line to serve customers. All without changing gloves or washing hands. Noted the second employee while prepping wiped the cutting board with a wash cloth and gloves on, the proceeded to pick up chheese with same gloves to plate food for customers. All without changing gloves or washing hands.discussed with management the hand washing procedure that includes changing of task and moving from one prep area to another. Priority violation#7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxed foodn items being stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed acuumulated food debris on interior surfaces of all cold holding equipment. Instructed the person in charge 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 spills and food debris on floors in front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food service manager without allergen awareness training certificate at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all certified food service managers obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate onsite at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees drinking and preparing food at the kitchen prep area. Instructed management to provide a designated area for employees to drink and eat and not at the prep areas.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:- 2 large containers of roast beef (50.1/44.9f). Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 7 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor inside walk-in coolers at the prep and basement dry storage areas. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and prep area. Must install a washable splashguard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • 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 dry storage area. 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

  6. 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: Instructed to clean and maintain metal storage racks with black moldlike build-up inside walk-in cooler in rear prep area and in the basement storage area.

      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 heavy calcium build-up at the interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink in rear/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove 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: Instructed to clean and maintain interior cabinet with dried food debris and grease accumulation underneath steam table in front prep/service line.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 small flies in several areas including behind bar, dishwashing area and cooking line. Must eliminate all small fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked plastic fruit tray cover in bar. Replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors directly in front of 3 compartment sink need to be regrouted. Observed grout needs to be replaced around grease trap. Restore surfaces to smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls under hot holding units on cooking line not smooth and easily cleanable. Must remove all bumpy foam sealant from cracks and crevices and restore surface to a smooth and easily cleanable condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair and maintain leaky faucet neck at handsink behind bar (far right).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted water pooling (with syrup) behind/underneath ice machine in rear area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must be kept dry to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found low temperature warewashing machine (behind the bar) at improper final sanitizing rinse at 0 ppm chlorine concentration (warewashing machine is in used). Instructed manager to fix and maintain. A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dishmachine tagged ‘held for inspection’. Instructed not to use until repaired (see comments below). Instructed manager to temporarily use 3 compartment bar sink. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair base of faucet with leak at (right) hand sink behind bar area.

      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 condenser fan cover (ceiling and wall) with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulb inside 1 door reach-in freezer in basement storage room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure on site but clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods on site (cheese sauce, cooked ham,bruschetta) with no date marking.all products in amount 25 lbs and value $ 270.00 voluntarily discarded. Instructed to provide proper labeling on all tcs foods held for more than 24 hours with a 7 day discard date. (priority violation citation issued) 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside hot hold unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration and hot hold units with accurate and working thermometers

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that utensils in use are stored in cold water,must stored utensils under running cold water, under hot water (135 f and above)and in clean place protected from contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean non food contact surfaces of food slicing machine in front prep area

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine . Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  14. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerated ready-to-eat tcs foods held over night must be properly labeled with :product name, preparation date and expiration date within 7 days and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket at left door of reach-in-prep cooler at rear prep area.instructed to replace torn gaskets and maintain. -

      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: A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained at coffee expresso unit,coffee maker at front prep area. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal noticeable opening around electrical pipe under electric panel near the service sink area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found the low temperature dish machine at bar in use not adequately sanitizing glassware, "chemical 0 ppm". Instructed manager to repair dish machine and maintain sanitizer at 100 ppm. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until re-inspected by chicago department of health. Instructed manager to use three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment and utensils etc.management immediately called for service for dishwasher at this time. Priority violation 7-38-025.citation issued. - cos -

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerated ready-to-eat tcs foods held over night must be properly labeled with :product name, preparation date and expiration date within 7 days and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket at left door of reach-in-prep cooler at rear prep area.instructed to replace torn gaskets and maintain.

      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 small water leak at base of faucet at dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained at coffee expresso unit,coffee maker at front prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal noticeable opening around electrical pipe under electric panel near the service sink area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors underneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink area and along the wallbase behind hot water tank area in need for a detail cleaning and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures in rear food prep area 2 door cooler "(ambient air temperature 36.1f of said cooler)".observed sausage at 46.9f,mozzarella cheese at 44.5f,chicken salad at 47.6f,cooked broccoli at 48.8f,etc.management voluntarily discarded/denatured approx: 5 lbs of all food worth $40.00 as stated by manager at this time.instructed manager that all cold foods must be stored at a temperature of 40f or below and all hot foods must be stored at a temperature of 140f or above at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board at top of front prep line cooler worned out with stains,deep cuts.instructed to replace and maintain.

    • 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 remove dusts accumulations on ventilation cover above the ice machine and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unused pizza conveyor station stored at rear food prep area due to potential pest harborage and maintain.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: At time of inspection,no soap provided at front prep area exposed handsink,while employees were actively prepping/serving customers.instructed manager to provide hand soap at said exposed handsink and maintain at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • 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 ice used for human consumption.management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean shelvings and fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations from ceiling ventilation covers near the ice machine and maintain.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 the floor under the rear prep three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front prep cooler not maintaining a proper temperature, found at 47.1f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH-DO NOT USE until tag removed by CDPH. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found food at improper temperatures in the front prep cooler: 2lbs of eggs at 46.9f, 3lbs of ham at 55.4f, 2lbs of egg whites at 50.9f, 1lb of cream cheese at 68.9f, and 1lb of butter at 64.4f. Operator discarded and denatured said items valued at $100. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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 20 small flies at the front prep area under the counter tops on the far side (away from register). Instructed facility to remove all pests, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the rear prep three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 debris on the floor behind the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak at the middle three compartment faucet at the base of the cold handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opened containers of food (manufacturer's containers) not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the left of the front prep area handsink located near the Panini presses. Observed torn refrigeration gaskets at the pizza prep cooler, the rear prep 4 door cooler, and the front prep milk/barista cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor at the bar to have dirt and debris under equipment and along the wall base. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls in the rear prep areas to have dirt and grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Front prep storage shelves and storage cabinets not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor and floor mats in front prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light not provided inside storage closet in front prep area. Instructed to install light for enclosed room.

  24. 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: Foods inside coolers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves and counter around cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along sides and behind cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • 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 area above three compartment sink not clean. Instructed to remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Spray not maintained at three comaprtment sink. Instructed to repair spraye holder to elevate above waterline.

  25. 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: Stand up 2-door freezer door gaskets ripped (half cooler half freezer unit). Instructed manager to repair/replace door gasket.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside prep coolers door rubber gaskets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls throughout front prep area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bar 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink.

  26. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed roast beef held inside warmer at improper temperature at 123 f. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 140 f or above if held hot. Found ambient air temperature of said warmer at 150 f and all other foods held inside at 140 f or above. Manager voluntarilly discarded out of temperature roast beef at this time. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine around ice chute. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on floor under and around ice machine and at front prep line inside cabinets. Must clean and maintain floor throughout.

  27. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink/white build up inside bar gun holders and food build up inside prep reach in coolers door gaskets. Must clean and maintain bar gun holders and coolers gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stains on wall behind dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must clean wall and maintain.

  28. 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 clean and maintain storage racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler (basement storage area).-------must clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of beverage dispenser machine (service area) and interior and exterior surfaces of unused prep cooler in ice cream front prep area.

    • 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 ceiling vent cover with heavy dust build-up above ice machine in rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink in rear area.

  29. 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: Interior milk cooler in front area unclean must clean and maintain; cooking hood in rear area unclean must clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following needs detail cleaning and must be maintained: walls inside walk in cooler unclean,walls behind ice machine with dust accumulation,walls and ceiling at the rear area with dust accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer in front cooler line service

  30. Conditional

    Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection

  31. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Sanitizing rinse for equipment not proper concentration. Dishmachine in bar area in use not properly sanitizing. Chemical chlorine sanitizer is at 0 ppm. Instructed that chlorine sanitizer must be at 100 ppm to properly sanitize utensils. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No Ceritifed Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods is being served and prepared-Turkey at 157.9 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not properly labeled inside cooler. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  32. 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 2 ICE BINS IN BAR AREA NOT COVERED,MUST PROVIDE LID; MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP / SWEEP IN KITCHEN DOOR

    • 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. GUN HOLDER/CAP IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. CEILING TILES,WALLS AT THE REAR KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 PREP COOLERS

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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.