Half Sour
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
86
Score
Half Sour has been inspected 23 times since 2010. Half Sour was last inspected on Apr 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Half Sour is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE AGAINST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 15, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY EQUIPMENTS AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED IN FRONT OF IT PREVENTING THE USE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF SHIELF IN BASEMENT BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE SINK FROM WHERE THE DISHES ARE STORED TO DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA WITH NO COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AND BAR AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PIC ON SITE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING OF TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579760, DATED 08/08/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #16- 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #40- 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT, PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. #45- 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #58- 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A KNIFE RACK OR CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA HAS NO COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE SINK FROM WHERE THE DISHES ARE STORED TO DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. -HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AND BAR AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 8, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT, PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE RACKS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 OBSERVED THE FACILITY OFFERS A KID'S MENU WITH A 10 OUNCE MOTT'S APPLE JUICE BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY CAN ONLY OFFER UP TO 8 OUNCES FOR 100% JUICE ON THE KIDS MENU.
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Aug 1, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AND REPAIRED SAID DISH MACHINE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID DISH MACHINE WAS MAINTAINING 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-303.11 OBSERVED ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN A BIN WITH GLASS WINE BOTTLES SUBMERGED IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WINE BOTTLES, DISCARD THE ICE AND NEVER CONTAMINATE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER REMOVED WINE BOTTLES AND DISCARDED ICE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WITH THE EXAMINATION DATE OF 3/2023. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE THROUGH KENNEDY KING COLLEGE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE SERV SAFE EXAMINATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WITH THE EXAMINATION DATE OF 3/2023. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE THROUGH KENNEDY KING COLLEGE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE SERV SAFE EXAMINATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS STEAK FRITES, ALL POACHED EGG ITEMS ON THE BRUNCH MENU AND THE BISCUITS AND GRAVY WITH SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BAR AREA AND ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE RACKS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 OBSERVED THE FACILITY OFFERS A KID'S MENU WITH A 10 OUNCE MOTT'S APPLE JUICE BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY CAN ONLY OFFER UP TO 8 OUNCES FOR 100% JUICE ON THE KIDS MENU.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 2-401.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING FROM CUPS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING CUPS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT, PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 6, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/ PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITZER ON SITE TO MEASURE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE STICKING UP OR OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/ PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 25, 2021
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SODA DISPENSER SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET OF BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 17, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 SMALL FLIES IN HANDWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Aug 28, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN. OBSERVED ALL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CHICKEN NOT LABELED AND ON TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING RAW MEAT LABELED WITH A DATE OF 8/16/18, INDICATING THAT THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS ARE HELD OVER 48 HOURS AND FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROPER HAACP PLAN REGARDING THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAACP PLAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VARIANCE NOT OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS OF PICKLING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR PROPERLY TESTING THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AND AT A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER SANITATION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRIORITY VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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 AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN. OBSERVED ALL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CHICKEN NOT LABELED AND ON TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING RAW MEAT LABELED WITH A DATE OF 8/16/18, INDICATING THAT THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS ARE HELD OVER 48 HOURS AND FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROPER HAACP PLAN REGARDING THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A HAACP PLAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VARIANCE NOT OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS OF PICKLING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR FERMENTATION/PICKLING PROCESS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR PROPERLY TESTING THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in kitchen inaccessible for proper hand washing (spoon resting inside basin). Observed hand sink in bar inaccessible for proper hand washing (hand sink being used as a dump sink for beverages/ice at the bar). Observed hot water handle on bar hand sink in disrepair(not functioning properly). Observed hand sink in north side bar without paper towels. Instructed hand sinks may only be used to wash hands. Instructed all hand sinks must have soap and paper towels (or sanitary drying device) available at all times. Hand sinks must be easily accessible and maintained at all times. Operator removed contents from hand sinks, repaired hot water handle at bar sink, and provided paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed dry storage items (nuts, seasonings, etc.) and potentially hazardous foods (chicken, fish, etc.) in walk in coolers and prep coolers not properly labeled. Must label all dry storage foods with name, and potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed items stored on floors in walk in coolers. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine and bag in the box sodas stored under unfinished ceilings (with exposed pipes, etc.). Must provide surfaces above and behind this equipment which is smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed water dripping from rear of toilet in restroom closest to the bar, on the south side of building. Must repair and maintain same. Must install hand sink in (smaller) bar in basement area. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed prep coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint in kitchen. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all staff members while in kitchen prep area.
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Apr 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: clean pots and pans must be stored avertedly to prevent contamination
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: wall and ceiling above ice maker in poor repair, instructed to install a barrier above to prevent any shedding. also wall behind dry food storage shelves in poor repair, instructed to install a smooth easy to clean walls.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: missing light shield at light fixture above ice maker, instructed to install.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: food handlers requirements not met, instructed to obtain food handlers certificate for all employees.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE EXISTING BARS.
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May 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS THAT ARE BEING RELOCATED MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED BEFORE STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: BAR GUNS AND HOLDERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND COFFEE MACHINES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 20, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOW CORRECTED.
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May 7, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING, ANSWERING PHONE AND THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD (CAKE.) INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING AND HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES-10 IN THE 1ST FL BAR AREA AND 10 IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN/PREP COOLERS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN 1ST FL BAR AREA OR REROUTE LINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ICE MACHINES, MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BANQUET/PARTY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A BIN OR HANDLES UP IN ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LITTLE GIRL IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 28, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY P-TRAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MAIN KITCHEN.
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Aug 4, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MENS BASEMENT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Nov 23, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found shelving unit not clean next to broiler.
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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. Found wall in poor repair by 3 compartment sink area.(chipping paint)
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Feb 19, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean under shelving units. (1st floor)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Half Sour last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Half Sour on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Half Sour?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Half Sour.
Has Half Sour's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Half Sour have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Half Sour 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 Half Sour inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Half Sour is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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