Ardor By Chance

December 12, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings14
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. • MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE BAR ONE COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: UNABLE TO OPERATE THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEMONSTRATE THE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CYCLES OF THE MACHINE AND MUST PROPERLY DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
code 16
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: MISSING DOOR GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND COOLER TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS TO SECURE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR THE GREASE TRAP AND METAL PREP TABLES. ANY RUST ON THE METAL SURFACES MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE MAIN KITCHEN BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. • NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE INTERIOR METAL SURFACES OF THE BAR ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OR SERVICE CONTRACT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. • DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: MUST POST "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE AT THE ENTRANCE/EXITS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
code 62

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