R J Grunts

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 24, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the dishwasher handling dirty dishes with bare hands at the dish washing machine then unload the clean dishes without washing hands between tasks. Reviewed good hygienic practices with management and when to wash hands or proper glove use. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Noted improperly thawing of frozen turkey burgers on a food rack on the cooks line. Reviewed proper thawing methods and instructed to remove and continue the thawing process under refrigeration. Burgers noted at 25.1f.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Blackened wall caulking at the basement hand washing sink. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Blackened wall caulking at the basement three compartment sink. Instructed to replace.----must not use cardboard or towels as matting for the floor at the cooks line.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2637123 on 5-19-26 not corrected. #37- bulk flour container must be labeled with the product common name. #45-all stored items throughout the basement dry food storage must be elevated from the floors. #47- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation in the basement dry food storage. #55- missing baseboard coving throughout various areas in the basement kitchen. Instructed to replace.#58-: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 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

2. May 19, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Bulk flour container must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be held in the buckets of sanitizing solution provided between use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the basement dry food storage must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • 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 in the basement dry food storage.----must not use raw wooden 2x4 as a means of support under the dish machine drain board.----must not use tape as a means of repair on the metal electrical box on the cooks line wall.

     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: Noted floors throughout the basement dry food storage at ice machines with some debris, pooling liquid at the bag in box soda dispensing. Instructed to clean and maintain.----noted missing grout between tiles throughout various areas of the basement kitchen with pooling liquid and food debris. Instructed to replace grout and maintain dry floors. Also missing floor tile on the 1st floor cooks lne. Instructed to replace.----missing floor drain cover in the basement kitchen. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing baseboard coving throughout various areas in the basement kitchen. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jul 22, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT PREP LINE WEARING PAJAMA PANTS. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE AT PUT ON APRON BEFORE PREPARING FOOD AT LINE.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cracked wall tiles above prep table in basement. Observed cracked floor tiles at dish washing area in basement. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no handwash signage in unisex guest washroom used by female staff and downstairs male employee washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted top interior and exterior of both ice machines in basement bins not clean. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize all surfaces and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted food servers in kitchen without proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain proper hair restraints for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted all cutting boards in upstairs and downstairs kitchen with deep stains and cuts. Instructed to deep clean and sanitize, restoring to a smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter along the walls of basement enclosed refuse area. Instructed to declutter and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted floors in guest lobby along the wall, undearneath front bar sinks, and in kitchen area not clean. Also noted excessive dust build up on vents in male employee washroom. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted hole in southwest kitchen ceiling with expanding spray foam on pipe and rags filling gaps between pipe and shelf above dishmachine table, also noted broken ceiling tile on west wall in kitchen and basement one compartment sink leg with paper towel filling gap. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 6, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed containers of cookies under milk refrigerator. Protect cookies and remove from under refrigerator behind bar.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer when not in use. Must not store dirty wiping cloths on counter when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulation on fan guards for furnace when walking towards basement. Clean fan guards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Oct 27, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: provide lids for the trayline in the prep area to keep food at an adequate temperature.

     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: 6-201.11: broken walls (holes) in the bar area under and behind the handwashing sink(repair wall). Also, standing water between the floor tiles in the prep and dish room in the basement area(regrout). Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Oct 19, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: We found a hot water temperature from 87.7f to 90.2f at the handwashing sink in the prep/dishroom. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f at the washbowl. Adequate hot water is found at all other sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: We observed ice/food not protected. Interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir, ice bin, and all ice contact sides and interior of the machine with excessive black slime substance dripping down into the ice and touching the ice.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Low temp dish machine at dish room/prep area dispensing over 200 ppm of sanitizer solution(test paper turned black).unit in use for lunch dishes the technician was called by the manager, presently not on site, priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued. The technician was able to resolve the issue today(10-20-22, time 12:25 pm)unit maintains temp of 100ppm.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Tcs food at improper temperature: sliced tomatoes at temp of 51.8f; guacamole at temp of 61.4f.chopped lettuces at temp of 48.9f; blue cheese at 46.4f; pica de gallo at temp of 50f; dozen fresh eggs at temp of 61.5f; mentioned products were stored inside the prep cooler. Two containers of pica de gallo at temp of 54.7f and a container of feta cheese in water at temp od 48.7f were stored inside the reach-in cooler, and cooked ground beef at temp of 59.9f to 62.7f was stored inside the walk-in cooler. Food discarded and denatured by the manager.pounds 70, value 250. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Provide lids for the trayline in the prep area to keep food at an adequate temperature.

     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: Broken walls (holes) in the bar area under and behind the handwashing sink(repair wall). Also, standing water between the floor tiles in the prep and dish room in the basement area(regrout). Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 21, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers, while wearing disposable gloves, touching different non food items from open and close doors of dirty equipment(deep fryer, oven etc) to move garbage container to remove cardboards, with same gloves handled food(putting bread wraps and other food on top the flat grill).no removal of gloves nor handwashing. Food handlers must wash hands and change gloves after any possible contamination. Discussed issue with manager and manager discussed issue with employee. Priority violation 7-38-010.citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: We found hot water temperature from 82.7f to 90.2f in both customers' washrooms on the first floor. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f at all washbowls. Adequate hot water is found at all other sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISH ROOM/PREP AREA NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION,0PPM, UNIT IN USE. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY THE MANAGER, REPORTED ON SITE, UNIT REPAIRED AND PRESENTLY PROVIDES PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION, 100ppm. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: We observed cooked chicken wings stored inside the prep cooler, across from cooking equipment at a temp of 51.2f to 60f. Cold food must maintain a temp of 41f or below. Food discarded and denatured.pounds 10, value 40 priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Dry food containers with food inside must have a label with a common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Waste pipe not fully encased above ice machines and above shelves with dry foods in basement storage area. Must be encased. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as shelf liners, also must remove aluminum foil from shelf and under the cooking equipment throughout the prep area and premises. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of the gas stove with excessive grease and food debris. Clean the interior of the deep fryers, microwave, prep tables, and interior and exterior handles of prep coolers. Must detail 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: Must not use cardboard boxes as matting for floors by the cooking equipment. Additional matting is required. Must be washable/cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Broken plastic floor inside walk-in cooler, broken floor tiles in prep/dishroom, and broken, not grout brick floor inside the liquor room in basement area. Repair replace. The surface must be 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: Grease and grimes on walls throughout prep area under and behind equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Broken protective light shield in dishroom/prep area.repair issue

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate provided on site, instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificates are provided on-site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Dec 11, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed disclosure statement missing from bottom of menu for consumer advisory. Burgers are cooked to order. Must provide disclosure stating, "these food items are cooked to order." priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty cutting boards in basement prep area with dark stains and deep grooves. Must detail clean or replace.

     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 dirty floors throughout prep area on first floor. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor tiles in prep area on first floor near cook line.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. May 24, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked time and temperature control for safety foods stored at room temperature at west wall of cook line and on shelving unit above cook line at improper temperature: 64.2f, 10lbs of fried chicken, $40.00 54.3f, 3lbs of french onion soup, $5.00 informed manager that tcs foods must be 41f or less for cold foods and 135f or more for hot foods. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 13lbs of cooked chicken, at a total of $45.0 priority violation # 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked time and temperature control for safety foods stored at room temperature at west wall of cook line and on shelving unit above cook line at improper temperature: 51.f, 3lbs of beef stock, $5.00 52.3f, 3lbs of chicken stock, $5.00 informed manager that tcs foods must be 41f or less for cold foods and 135f or more for hot foods. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 6lbs of cooked chicken, at a total of $10.00 priority violation # 7-38-005 combined with above violation.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: As of inspection date of 05/24/19, observed ready to eat/time and temperature control for safety foods, stored in the following areas: produce walk in cooler: 5lbs of roasted beets, $7.00:5/12/19 1lb of lentil salad, $3.00:5/19/19 -walk in cooler: 2lbs of pepper jack cheese,$10.00:4/20/19 4lbs of chopped ham, $7.00:05/11/19 with other foods, past appropriately marked date. Informed manager that date marked ready to eat/time and temperature control for safety foods shall be discarded or held in a designated/separate storage area, if still in storage after 7 days of production/ discard or consumption date. Instructed manager to discard or separate ready to eat/time and temperature control for safety foods which exceeds appropriately marked date of production/ discarded or consumption dates. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 12lbs, $27.00 priority violation #7-38-005 citation…

      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 plastic film on top surface of prep table shelving in basement prep area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove film and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

      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 slow drain at wash sink at 3 compartment sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to find source, repair and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in basement food prep area/dishwashing area and must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Dec 13, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citatiion issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or poster near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink located in basement dishwashing area. Must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on tcs foods held more than 24 hours.instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler and rear storage shelving buy dishwashing area in basement.

      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: Backflow preventer device not located at the ice machines located in basement. Instructed to install so that can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in front bar area draining slow. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in basement food prep area/dishwashing area and must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and dishwashing areas. Must clean and maintain floor dry at all times to prevent pest breading.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Mar 8, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in need or repair/replace on 1st floor and basement prep areas. Rust on storage racks in the basement and in the walk in protein cooler. Also defrost ice cream coolers in basement. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep tables in the kitchen and basement prep areas not clean, food debris present. Stove in basement prep area, and interior surface of ice cream coolers in the basement. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas; 1st floor and basement prep areas, walk in freezer in basement, and the staff toilet room in the basement; food debris and dust present. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall by dish machine in need or repair. Hood and filters in 1st floor and basement prep areas are not clean, grease and food debris present. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shields in the 1st floor, basement and over the salad bar not lean, unknown debris present. Also, replace light in basement prep area. Instructed to derail clean all, install working light and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens throughout the 1st floor and basement prep ares being stored improperly on prep tables and kitchen equipment. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution when not in use, and maintain.

13. Oct 12, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CUPS PRESET ON THE TABLES WITH THE OPEN SIDE FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TABLEWARE INVERTED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN PRESET ON THE TABLE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION BUILDING UP ON THE DARK PIPE ABOVE THE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE SLICER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT UTENSILS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION THROUGH THE USE OF INSULATION,GUTTERS,OR OTHER MEANS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ON THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF NEAR THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT COOK LINE AND UNDER THE UPSTAIRS COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE RUG NEAR THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRAYISH RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR THE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DARK BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND AND BELOW THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING THAT DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN TO THE LEFT OF THE BASEMENT STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE BASEMENT ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT THE BAR MAKING SMOOTHIES (SCOOPING ICE CREAM, OPERATING THE BLENDER) WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RESTRAIN HAIR PROPERLY.

14. Jul 25, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler at improper ambient temperature of 53 degrees with the following potentially hazardous food stored inside. The cooler was tagged during inspection and cannot be used to store potentially hazardous foods until the unit has been repaired and the cdph has removed the tag. Instructed to maintain cold hold facilities at 40 degrees or below. Critical citation issued: 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperatures in the 2 door reach in salad cooler: liver, 56 degrees, 3 lbs/$15; tofu, 56 degrees, 2 lbs/$2; cottage cheese, 55 degrees, 3 lbs/$5; cream cheese, 54 degrees, 3 lbs/$5; bean salad, 53 degrees, 2 lbs/$2; pasta salad, 55 degrees, 8 lbs/$5; cut melon, 54 degrees, 12 lbs/$15; half and half, 59 degrees, 2 lbs/$2. These foods were volunatarily discarded and denatured by the operator. Instructed facilities to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees or below. Instructed facilities to maintain hot potentially hazardous food at 140 or above during storage. Critical citation issued: 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cups preset on the tables with the open side facing up. Instructed to store all tableware inverted, covered or reset when preset on the table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed condensation building up on the dark pipe above the utensil storage shelf across from the slicer in the basement. Instructed to protect utensils from possible contamination through the use of insulation, gutters, or other means.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust build up on the vents on the air conditioning unit in the hallway leading to the basement. Instructed to defrost and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of particulate matter and food debris on the floor under the shelf near the basement 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed broken floor tiles and missing grout at the left side of the basement cook line and under the upstairs cooking equipment. Instructed to repair the floors to be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Observed the rug near the basement 3 compartment sink with heavy build up of grayish residue. Instructed 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 water stained and broken ceiling tiles in the basement prep area near the slicer. Instructed to replace the damaged ceiling tiles. Observed accumulation of dark brownish stains on the wall behind and below the sprayer sink at the dish machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the waste piping under the right compartment of the basement three compartment sink. Also noted a leak at the waste piping that drains into the floor drain to the left of the basement stove. Instructed to repair the leaks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for the basement ice cream chest freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee at the bar making smoothies (scooping ice cream, operating the blender) without proper hair restraint. Instructed all food handlers to restrain hair properly.

15. Aug 20, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 reach in ice cream freezers in basement and reach in ice cream freezer behind bar with excessive ice accumulation. Freezers need to be defrosted and maintained. Observed reach in freezer with lift up doors, doors in disrepair. Doors interior insulation is coming apart and door is not attached to freezer. Interior panel of door must be repaired and door must be attached.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed reach in refrigerator accross from dish machine with interior in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean under 3 compartment sink in basement, under shelves holding clean dishes. Msut clean in detail entire area under sink and under shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under main cooking line unclean. Clean all floors under and behind all heavy cooking equipment. Maintain floors in a clean dry condition.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent within washroom in employee washroom within basement with excessive ice accumulation. 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 missing ceiling tile in basment prep area. Replace and maintain.

16. Aug 5, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Label all dry food containers with onions in the basement storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost ice cream chest freezer,with heavy ice accumulated and maintain. Install a splash guards between the prep table and the prep sink in the prep area basement. Provide lid for the ice bin behind the bar with consummable ice.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize all big containers with diced potatoes inside the walk in cooler and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean in detail the floor behind and under the shelves with chemicals in the basement and floor thru-out the prep area kitchen 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: Seal the gap around the conduits in the dry food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken light shield in the prep/dishwashing area. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install a mop sink with hot and cold running water under city presure and back flow preventer device on the faucet.

17. Mar 10, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • 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 inside of the prep cooler in front of the cook's line. Observed salsa at 46-50f, guacamole at 48.7f, tartar sauce at 51.3f, cheeses at 50.1f, and cut tomatoes at 43.8f. Management voluntarily discarded 20# of food worth $100. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood around the threshold of the basement walk-in cooler door and wall trim. Must paint or seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the dust buildup on the ventilation hood filters in the basement 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: Detail clean the wall under the basement prep area 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield over the basement 3 compartment sink. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the left faucet base of the basement 3 compartment sink. Must repair.

18. Jun 13, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Table service, single service ketchup bottles must not be refilled from bulk container. Ketchup inside bottle must be completely used then discarded or properly washed, rinsed and sanitized then refilled from bulk container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Door handle of salad bar tall reach-in cooler broken and repaired with tape. Must replace or properly repair with smooth cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Moldy wall caulking at ice cream /bar prep exposed hand sink and at dish washing three compartment sink. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must replace inaccurate internal thermometer inside walk-in cooler.

19. Feb 3, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cold plate and soda lines in the bar ice bin in contact with consumable ice. Must separate the cold plate and soda lines from consumable ice in the ice bin.

20. Jan 20, 2012 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY SCREWS IN CONTACT WITH WATER IN THE RESERVOIR AND A DEAD INSECT FLOATING ON TOP OF THE WATER IN THE RESERVOIR. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, SALT, BEANS AND BREAD CRUMBS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CONTAINERS DIRECTLY INTO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED 15 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, IN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ON THE STEPS OF THE STAIRCASE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • 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 THE COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES IN THE BAR ICE BIN IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST SEPARATE THE COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN.

    • 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 DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • 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. REPLACE THE WALL TILE UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide additional lighting in the 1st floor prep area near the dishwash machine.

21. May 4, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR ICE BIN MUST CLEAN. EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.

    • 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. MISSING TILE GROUTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/SINK AREA WITH POOLING WATER AND DEBRIS, MUST REPLACE.

    • 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. CAULKING AT WALL OF WASHBOWL IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST REPLACE.

    • 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. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE AREA, MUST REPLACE.

    • 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. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. LEAK UNDER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, MANAGEMENT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.