Cardozo's Pub
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Cardozo's Pub has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Cardozo's Pub was last inspected on Jun 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 15 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD ON SHIELD AND WALLS OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONATMINATION OF ICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL DRAIN PROPERLY AFTER REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19: OBSERVED BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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86
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR AND CORN MEAL. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $15 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.6-86.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, DICED HAM(48.6F) IN WALK IN COOLER AND COOKED BACON(86.9F) NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $30 WEIGHING 2LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS PROVIDED FOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAND SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HAND SOAP PROVIDED FOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD ON SHIELD AND WALLS OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONATMINATION OF ICE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED KNIVES AND SPOONS NOT INVERTED STORED ON COUNTER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES AND CONSUMERS IF CONSUMER SELF SERVICE IS PROVIDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL DRAIN PROPERLY AFTER REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH MEN ANDWOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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Jun 11, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE HOSTESS STAND BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE, AND IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER BOOTH IN BETWEEN BOOTH AND BOOKSHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS, CHICKEN, AND SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FLOUR, CORN MEAL, AND RICE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO SERVICE WINDOW.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT AND FOOD STORAGE BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILTY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM INSIDE OF POOL TABLE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF KITCHEN AND IN THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE OF WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF 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.
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64
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods (beef, chicken...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips on site for low temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Drain line for pre-rinse sink for dish machine not connected properly to floor drain spilling over kitchen's floor. Instructed to repair.
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Nov 3, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 27, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BY THE FREEZER IN THE BACK, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BACK AND IN THE DRY STORAGE BY THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2365347 DATED 3/5/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Mar 5, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW FISH SALMON AND PERCH STORED ON TOP OF READY TO EAT ROMAINE LETTUCE. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE RAW FISH OVER READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. FOUND GREASE TRAP LEAKING FROM TOP AND BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED WHEN RETURNED 3/6/20.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND ASTERISK DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER, FOUND NO DISCLOSURE FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THAT THE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD ROACHES LOCATED IN WOOD CABINET WHERE ESPRESSO MACHINE IS LOCATED. FOUND DEAD ROACHES BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND PLASTIC BOARD BETWEEN BOTTOM PORTION OF CLEAN FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE RACK AND HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR TOP PORTION OF HAND WASHING SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND GLUE TRAP FILLED WITH 20 - 30 DEAD ROACHES UNCOVERED AND STORED ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID GLUE TRAP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE GLUE TRAP ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE.
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Nov 18, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NEWLY PRINTED MENUS WITH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. COOK TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT ISSUED 11/8/19). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE TO REACH IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA DRAINPIPE OVERFLOWING WHEN FILLED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED TO ENSURE WATER FULLY DRAINS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 15, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50PPM. UNIT TAGGED FOLLOWING 11/8/19 INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. COOK TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE TO REACH IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA DRAINPIPE OVERFLOWING WHEN FILLED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED TO ENSURE WATER FULLY DRAINS.
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IMPROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50PPM. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. COOK TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPR. 20+ LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ACTIVITY NOTED CRAWLING AROUND THE WHEEL OF THE STOVETOP OVEN UNITS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. LAST DOCUMENTED SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR WAS 6/19/19. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2200698 ON 8/8/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (36) 4-204.112 (D): NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (58) PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF CONTENTS INSIDE THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE TO REACH IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN EACH STALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP AREA 3-COMP SINK, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AROUND BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND DEAD COCKROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Aug 8, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SOAP AT BAR HAND SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE PUBLIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR KITCHEN DOOR WIDE OPEN WITH NO SCREEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL A SCREEN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND DUCT TAPE IS USED TO PLUG HOLES IN BAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND WELD OR REPLACE. NO TAPE NOR CAULKING ALLOWED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER NOTED BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, PREP COOLERS AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LARGE DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND DOOR NOT ABLE TO STAY CLOSE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY) SITTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 94.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. 12 LBS OF COOKED TURKEY VALUED AT $20. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE PROPER COLDING HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW OR PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING PLATES AND TOUCHING ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHOPPED LETTUCE) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS OR USE TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, TURKEY) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY (FROM REPORT #1982432 DATED 1/31/17) NOT DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS DATED FROM 4/21/16. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982432 DATED 1/31/17; 32 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR SO THAT IT CAN REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (RICE, SUGAR) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LARGE DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND DOOR NOT ABLE TO STAY CLOSE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHILI, SOUP, ETC) WAS BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR SO THAT IT CAN REMAIN CLOSED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE BAR ICE BIN WASTE PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Apr 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, door tracks in kitchen, bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), walk in cooler floor in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Broken damaged floor tiles in women's bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE BOARDS AT THE WALK IN COOLER LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BASE BOARDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASE BOARD FOR KITCHEN WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE DRAINS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT REROUTED TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Oct 30, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASE BOARD FOR KITCHEN WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE DRAINS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT REROUTED TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES AND SODA GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASE BOARD FOR KITCHEN WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSENSATION DRAIN LINE FOR STAND UP ONE DOOR PREP COOLER, USING A CONTAINER TO COLLECT WATER, INSTRUCTEDS TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE 1DR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WET MOPS HEADS UP TO DRY PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE FOR STORING THE ICE SCOOPERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE BAR AREA. ICE SCOOPER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 30, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR OF A BEER KEG COOLER AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BAR IS NOT SHUTTING TIGHTLY, MUST FIX. ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED & KEPT CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDERS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF MOST BEER KEG COOLERSS AT THE BAR, INTERIOR OF OVENS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN KITCHEN & DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY. DEAD BUGS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER & WATER TANK MUST REMOVED & KEPT CLEAN, INCLUDING THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 17, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING WALL BASE COVERINGS AT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT GIVING PROPER SANITIZER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE CLOTHINGS HUNG ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cardozo's Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cardozo's Pub on file is from Jun 24, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cardozo's Pub?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Cardozo's Pub.
Has Cardozo's Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cardozo's Pub have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cardozo's Pub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cardozo's Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cardozo's Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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