First Draft
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, First Draft has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting First Draft on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS 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: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENITRE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN SERIOUS NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, RUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK ENCRUSTED BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD/LIQUID SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. FLOORS ARE DAMAGED AND CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.
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Mar 20, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE STORAGE SHELVES CLOSEST TO THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 4-101.19 OBSERVED A POROUS STYROFORM LIKE SURFACES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASY AND CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Mar 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LBS OF SWEET POTATO AND POTATO FRENCH FRIES AT 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOODS DISCARDED $337.50 PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.18 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH A DISCARD DATE LABEL OF 2/25. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY HOLD READY TO EAT TCS FOODS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS (DAY 1 BEING THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PREPARED). MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, GARBAGE (OIL AND BEER CONTAINERS) LEFT ON THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER, AS WELL AS THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT FITTING, THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AND THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL DUMPSTER/GREASE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES, CLEAN THE GROUND AREA AROUND ALL DUMPSTERS AND NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND A REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRINK PREP STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE THE COFFEE POT STATION AND WATER JUGS FROM SAID AREA TO EITHER BEHIND THE BAR OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE FACILITY'S HAND WASHING SINKS ARE LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW, THE SUMMARY WAS IN BETWEENS DOCUMENTS AND NOT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010(B).
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 2.5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 71F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW TCS FOODS TO REMAIN AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES, ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. TOTAL OF TCS FOODS DISCARDED IS $37.50. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS ON THE PEST TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS/BEARD GUARDS ON WHILE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED INSIDE OF A SANITIZING BUCKET AND STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF A SANITIZING CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE STORAGE SHELVES CLOSEST TO THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED A POROUS STYROFORM LIKE SURFACES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASY AND CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.12 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON DIRTY DISHES IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATES THE DISH WASHER WAS NOT ON DUTY DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE PLACING THEM IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENITRE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Dec 3, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED NEAR THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASD AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA. AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING COOKING UTENSILS AT 0 PPM (SANITIZING SOLUTION). MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 PPM - 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED ON NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES OVER DRY STORAGE AREA (CANNED GOODS, SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS). MUST ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FACILITY UTILIZES UNAPPROVED EQUIPMENT AS WALK-IN COOLER, USING AIR CONDITION AS COOLING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE ANSI APPROVED EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. ALSO NOT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNTREATED WOOD ON CEILINGS OF KEG COOLER. MUST PROVIDE CEILINGS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP NEXT TO FRYER MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Feb 7, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHILI, CHICKEN POT PIE FILLING) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 95.5F, 3 LBS OF CHILI AT 100.2F, 3 LBS OF GRAVY AT 97.6F, 3 LBS OF SOUP AT 97.3F, 3 LBS OF MARINARA SAUCE AT 97F, AND 3 LBS OF CHICKEN POT PIE FILLING AT 94.3F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES, INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO TURN ON HOT HOLDING UNIT BEFORE PLACING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. EMPLOYEE TURNED ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE, FACILITY IS VACUUM PACKAGING CHEESE AND SAUSAGE. VACUUMED PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE SIDES OF THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID MACHINE AND DO NOT SERVE ICE UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 SITE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dishes and utensils flushed, scraped, soaked
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRTY DISHES FILLING EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AS WELL AS DIRTY DISHES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND AVOID ALLOWING DIRTY DISHES TO ACCUMULATE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE THE THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS, CEILING, FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE VENTS (IN THE TOILET ROOMS) HAS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL LIKE SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN AT BAR CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR.
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90
Jul 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BINS AT THE BAR WITH NO LIDS. PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COOLERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPINGS CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
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Sep 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: LARGE CAN OPENER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRYERS, ALL WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT AND GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLPASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 8, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Draft last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Draft on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Draft?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at First Draft.
Has First Draft's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at First Draft have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Draft 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 First Draft inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Draft is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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