Stolen Saddle

September 11, 2026 · Fail

cooked

official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED ON THE 1ST FLOOR OUTDOOR PATIO, A PORTABLE, FOOT-PUMP-ACTIVATED HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT ONE OUTDOOR PATIO BAR. THE PORTABLE FOOT-PUMP-ACTIVATED UNIT IS NOT AN APPROVED HANDWASHING FACILITY. NO APPROVED, PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINKS WERE PROVIDED AT TWO OUTDOOR PATIO BARS OR AT THE ROOFTOP BAR, WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED, ACCESSIBLE, PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINKS AT EACH BAR AREA, WITH ALL PLUMBING AND WASTE CONNECTIONS INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD AND PLUMBING CODE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE THE FAUCET PROVIDES A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET. • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT TWO PATIO BARS AND ROOF TOP BAR A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BRIASKET RANGING BETWEEN 48.2F- 50.2F, EGGS AT 50.2F, DICED CHICKEN AT 49.9 MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2050.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTDOOR BAR NOT PROPERLY ENCLOSED, INSTRUCTED PIC OVERHEAD PROTECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SHALL FULLY EXTEND OVER ALL BEVERAGES, UTENSIL-HOLDING FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE OUTDOOR BEVERAGE BAR.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. • OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AREA MANUAL CAN OPENER BLADE INCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE BLADE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DUMP SINKS WERE PROVIDED AT THE OUTDOOR PATIO BARS OR ROOFTOP BAR FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE GENERATED DURING BAR OPERATIONS. BAR SINKS AND ASSOCIATED WASTE PIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHICAGO PLUMBING CODE. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED, ACCESSIBLE AND APPROPRIATE BAR SINKS AT EACH BAR AREA, WITH ALL PLUMBING AND WASTE CONNECTIONS INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD AND PLUMBING CODE REQUIREMENTS.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED IN ROOF TOP BAR AREA FLOORING IS TURF, INSTRUCTED TURF MUST BE REMOVED SO THAT FLOORING BEHIND BAR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 10, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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