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June 24, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeLicense
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS SEATING ITEMS, BOXES, AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE STAIRS, BEHIND THE STAIRS, AND TO THE EAST OF THE STAIRWELL IN THE ENCLOSED COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED/ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR LONG TERM STORAGE.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR TO HAVE VARIOUS SHELVES OF RAW WOOD THAT IS NOT PAINTED, FINISHED, OR SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE STORAGE AREAS IN THE BAR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE COOLERS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE TO NOT BE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS ARE SOILED HEAVILY WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AS WELL AS DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE PRIOR TO USE, OR REPLACE.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOUTH/RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE MISSING A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM. • OBSERVED THE SOUTH/RIGHT BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPAIR DOOR TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR TO HAVE VENT COVERS MISSING ON THE CEILING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH BATHROOMS HAVE COVERED VENTS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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