American Craft

June 3, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings19
critical findings4

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AT 77.1F.STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BOTH HAND SINKS AT 65.0F & 75.0F.MUST HAVE RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)WATER TEMPERATURE IS NOW 116.3F AND 117.2F.(COS) • MUST ADJUST FAUCETS TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING. • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND IN REAR BEVERAGE PREP AREA,SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION AT HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO HAND DREYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION AT HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOILDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT LAST DATED SERVED OR SOLD WRITTEN ON TAG MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 14Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NONE FOR CURRENT AND MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH LAST ONES FOR YEAR OF 2020.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING APPX.3LBS. COOKED BACON FROM A PLATE INTO HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT A BARRIER,TONGS OR DELI PAPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .APPX.3LBS.$20.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WEAR DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT MAIN BAR AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)DISH MACHINE IS NOW 100.0PPM'S(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED SAUSAGES-130.5F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS.10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. SMOKED SALMON-55.6F DATED 6/2/26.2LBS. YOGURT-45.3F.3LBS. CUT CANTALOUPE-51.4F.12LBS. CUT HONEYDEW-46.0F.4LBS. SLICED TURKEY HAM-50.2F.1LBS. SLICED SALAMI-55.6F.1-DOZEN HARD BOILED EGGS-49.6F ON BUFFET COLD SERVING LINE AND PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.24LBS.$310.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF BOTH BUFFET SERVING LINE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SELF SERVE AT FRUIT COOLER-53.9F AND DELI MEATS-53.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)AIR TEMPERATURES ARE NOW 35.0F AND 36.0F ON BOTH COOLERS.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS ON COOK AND PREP LINES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP,DISH WASHING,UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS,BUFFET SELF SERVING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/3/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON DISH RACKS AND COUNTERS IN DISH MACHINE WEAR WASHING AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 44
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BARRIER BEING USED FOR READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER.(COS)
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL WORN,DEEP GROOVES AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT BEVERAGE STATION BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR. • MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL AND CEILING IN DISH MACHINE AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND PERSONAL FAN IN DISH MACHINE AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND STANDING WATER AND KEEP DRY AND CLEAN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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