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Firewater Saloon: health inspection history

6689-6695 N Oliphant Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

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Address
6689-6695 N Oliphant Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Aug 28, 2026
License number
2293477
Latest inspection
Aug 28, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
10 inspections, Jun 7, 2021 to Aug 28, 2026

Across these 10 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 3 × Pass w/ Conditions; 3 × Fail. 68 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Aug 28, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Aug 10, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. NOT IN USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Apr 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 8, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED BUCKET CONNECTED TO DISCHARGE TUBE IN WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE KEGS FILLED WITH DIRTY WATER WITH A GREAN FOAM ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN COOLER IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED NONWORKING WHITE REFRIGERATOR AND CARD TABLE IN BASEMENT ROOM TO LEFT OF STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND DEBRIS LIKE BEER BOTTLES, PLASTIC CAPS, ETC ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2596860 DATED 7/1/2024: #10 "OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." #36 "OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND USED TO STORE MEATS." 47 "OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER AND 2 DOO PREP COOLER ON…
  • 62.COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCEInspector comment: OBSERVED BEER BOTTLE BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREA AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON GROUND IN SAME OFFICE AND STORAGE AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 1, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND USED TO STORE MEATS.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINIUM FOIL COVERING BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER AND 2 DOO PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BROKEN LATCH ON BATHROOM STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTURCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Oct 23, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Nov 18, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
  • 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 from report #2565883 dated 10/25/22 not corrected: #56 Found unvented oven in kitchen. Must be under hood or provide proper documentation for oven to remain unvented. Oven was tagged during inspection. Priority Violation 7-42-090

Oct 27, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU NOR DISCLOSURE LINKING REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING EGGS, BURGERS AND STEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 6/7/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP BAR AND WASHROOMS) #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE (2) WALK IN COOLERS (MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT) #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT SUGAR CHIPS ETC.) #55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN…

Oct 25, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK BEHIND BAR TOTALLY INACCESSIBLE A BUCKET INSIDE SINK AND A STACK OF BUCKETS IN FRONT OF SINK BLOCKING ACCESS. BUCKETS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING 3 LBS OF HAM AT 50.4F VALUED AT $10. 1 LB OF BLUE CHEESE VALUED AT $4 AT 52.3F AND 1 LB OF FETA CHEESE AT 52.2F VALUED AT $4 WITHIN COOLER THAT WAS FOUND AT 50F. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  • 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU NOR DISCLOSURE LINKING REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING EGGS, BURGERS AND STEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT 50.4F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 6/7/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP BAR AND WASHROOMS) #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE (2) WALK IN COOLERS (MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT) #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT SUGAR CHIPS ETC.) #55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN…
  • 61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/7/21 POSTED ON PREMISE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AGAIN, THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b).

Jun 7, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/BAR/WASHROOMS)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION BEHIND THE BAR AREA. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) 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…
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER (MAIN PREP/BASEMENT)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, CHIPS ETC)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (BY REAR DINING). INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 0NE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA (UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT), REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER).
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR).
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN HOOD.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  • 61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE (05-14-2019). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.