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Broken English Taco Pub: health inspection history

75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601

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Address: 75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Jun 17, 2026
License number: 2447085
Latest inspection: Jun 17, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 12 inspections, Apr 20, 2021 to Jun 17, 2026

Across these 12 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 5 × Fail; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 65 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jun 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS,LID AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 15, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS,LID AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 11, 2026 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 97.5F AND WOMEN'S AT 96.3F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOW AT 100 PPM'S.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED, READY TO EAT FOODS AND RAW DATED 6/10/26-6/11/26 SUCH AS 6LBS. PORK-54.0F-56.6F.3LBS. -RIBEYE'S-54.3F-55.9F.3LBS. SHRIMP-55.5F.1LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES-59.5F.8LBS. CHICKEN-52.5F-97.2.0.5LBS. HAMBURGER PATTIES-62.2F.1.5LBS. ROASTED CORN-55.5F.5LBS. CHICKEN TINGA-46.1F.6LBS. COOKED FISH-46.2F.1.5LBS. MIXED GREENS-48.8F.6LBS. POTATO TACOS-46.4F.120LBS.…
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON COOKLINE AT 63.7F AND 51.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED ,EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AT END OF BAR AND AT BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/11/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD IN BAR AREA.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF FIRST 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,LID AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED AND DAMAGED LARGE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS FOR CHIPS MUST REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF FIRST ICE MACHINE AND GRILL TABLE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT END OF BAR NEAR ICE BIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT LOCKER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT LOCKER WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: 5-103.11(B): OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.3F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.(NOTE: AT TIME OF CANVASS REINSPECTION OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE MAINTAINED AT PROPER…

Jun 3, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE.CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/29/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.(NOTE: CITATION ISSUED ON 5/29/2025)
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.3F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.(NOTE: AT TIME OF CANVASS REINSPECTION OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)…

May 29, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/29/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE RIGHT DRAINBOARD OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT SOAP DOESN'T CONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT ON RIGHT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 102.6F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRUBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.(NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.) PRIORITY…

Aug 7, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF A LIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Nov 21, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef... ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: Deli container not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: Condensation noted from an air conditioner that is too close to prep table, instructed to direct condensation line away from food prep table.

Oct 27, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED RICE, SALT AND SEASONS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Oct 20, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL…
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY PLATES BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED RICE, SALT AND SEASONS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Apr 20, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER, TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST INSTALL A BARRIER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF CLEAN UTENSILS RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM MOP BUCKET IN DISH ROOM.

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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.