Mar 13, 2026 Complaint
- 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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5115-5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
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- Address
- 5115-5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
- Facility type
- Restaurant
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Latest result
- Pass on Mar 13, 2026
- License number
- 2803011
- Latest inspection
- Mar 13, 2026 (Complaint)
- Records shown
- 18 inspections, Sep 28, 2021 to Mar 13, 2026
Across these 18 inspection records, results were: 7 × Pass; 6 × No Entry; 4 × Fail; 1 × Not Ready. 59 violations were listed in total.
Inspection history
Mar 10, 2026 Complaint
No violations listed in this record.
Jun 24, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection
- 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN NORTH STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Jun 17, 2025 Canvass
- 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN NORTH BAR IN POOR REPAIR(HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE 154F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025
- 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, ON TOP OF PLATES, CARDBOARD BOXES AND EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR POP DISPENSER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN NORTH STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Jun 6, 2025 Non-Inspection
No violations listed in this record.
May 6, 2024 Canvass
- 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
Apr 25, 2024 Non-Inspection
No violations listed in this record.
Apr 8, 2024 Non-Inspection
No violations listed in this record.
Dec 13, 2023 Complaint
- 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN NORTH RESTROOMS AND REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE MIDDLE OF THE SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
Aug 25, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection
- 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE BIN INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP AT 1ST COMPLARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
Aug 18, 2023 Complaint
- 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
- 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS, RED MEAT, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
- 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 DROPPINGS IN VARIOS AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, BACK BAR AREA, BAR SEATING AREA, FRONT BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
- 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE BIN INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP AT 1ST COMPLARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
Jul 24, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
Jul 11, 2023 Complaint
- 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH FRONT BAR AND REAR BAR HANDSINK. FOUND NO SOAP AT REAR BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BOTH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED BY ADDED SUPPLIES AT HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
- 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REACHING HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 156F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST REACH 180F. MACHINE NOT IN SERVICE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO SERVICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED CRACKED EGGS BEING HELD 46F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. CRACKED EGGS MANAGER DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY(15LBS/ $37). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS AS BEING RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DISPLAY CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS BOTH PRINTED AND ELECTRONICALLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 300 RODENT DROPPINGS IN WINDOWSILLS. OBSERVED 15 DROPPINGS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN BLACK WOODEN LOWER SHELVING UNIT, OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS IN REAR BAR AREA ALONG WALL NEAR TRASH CAN AND IN WOODEN LOWER SHELVING UNIT. 50 DROPPINGS IN REAR HALLWAY WHERE REAR WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED. OBSERVED 75 DROPPINGS IN SMALL SPACE BETWEEN WALKIN COOLER AND WALL. OBSERVED 65 DROPPINGS…
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO DEAD MICE ON PREMISES. ONE SMALL DEAD MOUSE FOUND UPSTAIRS IN LOCKED LIQUOR ROOM AND ONE DEAD MOUSE FOUND NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN IN DISHWASHING STORAGE AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE DEAD MICE REMOVED FROM PREMISES BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
- 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORK ON NAPKINS ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED UNCLOSED LID OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID OF DUMPSTER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED NON TIGHT FITTING LID OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID OF GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. OBSERVED…
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
Jun 26, 2023 Complaint
No violations listed in this record.
May 18, 2023 Complaint
No violations listed in this record.
Apr 7, 2022 License Re-Inspection
- 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW
Apr 5, 2022 License
- 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH AND AIR TEMP OF 49.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PROPER HOLDING TEMP SHOULD BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
- 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
Sep 28, 2021 License
No violations listed in this record.
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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.