Community
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Community has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent report on file is from May 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Community is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECITON. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MICROWAVE AND THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER.
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Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT WHERE PLATES AND UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL AT BAR AREA. MUST FILL OR SEAL HOLES FOR SMOOTH AND CLEAN FINISH.
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Aug 18, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL OF HALLWAY IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN WASH BOWL SINK AND WALL IN LEFT CUSTOMER RESTROOM. MUST FILL TO SECURE SINK TO WALL. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO LABEL SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABEL/DATE. 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: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF (TWO) 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING STOVE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE DISH MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT KITCHEN COFFEE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED COOLER EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO CHEST FREEZER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Mar 26, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCASE (SMOOTHLY FOR EASY CLEANING) WASTE WATER LINE IN REAR OF BASEMENT AREA BY ICE MACHINE OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL BRICK WALL BEHIND DINING LEADING TO KITCHEN AREA.-----------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL BOTTOM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, LIQUOR ROOM AND INSIDE OFFICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR (UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM ETC) FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE TO THE PREP TABLE. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 13, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed pots and pans stacked on shelves in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed all multi use items must be inverter during storage. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found dust build up in walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain.
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Oct 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHER HANDLING AND LOADING DIRTY DISHES THEN HANDLE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN DUTIES. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND INSTRUCTED TO RE-WASH ALL AFFECTED DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL WASH ATTEMPTS AND INSTALLING FRESH SANITIZER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DISPENSING SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-8-15 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#34-FLOOR OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNEVEN FROM SEALED, UNUSED CATCH BASIN COVER. MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.#36-MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED, WRAPPED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINE MUST BE EXTENDED TO REACH THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR.
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Jan 8, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNEVEN FROM SEALED, UNUSED CATCH BASIN COVER. MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALL AT COOKS LINE FOOD WINDOW MUST BE SEALED TO BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND FOOD BOX FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE VENTILATION NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FROM BOTH BAR ICE BINS TO PROPER DRAIN LINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Community last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Community on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Community?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Community.
Has Community's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Community have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Community 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 Community inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Community is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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