Horse Thief Hollow
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Horse Thief Hollow 21 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Aug 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET AT THE TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE COOKING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR LOWER REACH IN TORN IN NEED OF REPAIR AND THE GASKET OF THE LOWER REACH IN NEXT TO THE 6 BURNER COOKING UNIT IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN ALL AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND DARK STUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING AREAS OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND FREEZER FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL LEFT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WIH PEELING PAINT AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE MOLD BUILDING UP ON THE WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PEELING PAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE REAR AREAS ALONG THE WALLS AS WELL AS THE FRONT BAR AREA UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS OVER THE GRILL WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED BETWEEN REACH IN UNIT AND CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CLEAN SANITIZED HOLDER FOR ALL UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HOSE HOOK UP AT ONE OF THE MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AMNAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK DARK IN COLOR SUBSTANCE AT LIP AND IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE AND HAVE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AMNAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED BETWEEN REACH IN UNIT AND CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CLEAN SANITIZED HOLDER FOR ALL UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HOSE HOOK UP AT ONE OF THE MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADJUSTED EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE REACHED 40.8F AFTER ADJUSTMENT. INSPECTION TAG REMOVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MAY RESUME USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BBQ CHICKEN AT 117.1F IN THE REACH-IN WARMER AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BBQ CHICKEN ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS VALUED APPROXIMATELY $20 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW PORK AT 47.1F AT THE REACH-IN COOLER, RAW BEEF AT 45.6F AT THE GRILL DRAWER COOLER, COOKED SAUSAGE AT 46.5F AT THE LINE COOLER, ET CETERA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUED APPROXIMATELY $380 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND KITCHEN HALLWAY AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEANSER AND PAPER TOWELS CLOSER TO THE HANDWASHING SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRETZELS IN CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR AT THE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND STORE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE AND SPOONS STORED IN STILL WATER AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN WARMER AT THE COOK LINE TO BE MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR FOR ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES NEAR GRILL AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE LID WITH MINOR GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDDOOR GREASE AND WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE HOLDING ENCLOSURE CLUTTERED AND USED TO STORE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND REDUCE CLUTTER IN OUTDOOR WASTE HOLDING ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 7, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (42.6F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BREWERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 100-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN UTILITY AND BREWING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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Mar 5, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (SOUP 149.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT FAUCET LEAKING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BAR AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEFT FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 9, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED, PREMISES USING A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE,(HOME USE), WITH OUT A HACCP PROCESS APPROVED BY CDPH. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF 10 SOUS VIDE CHICKEN STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.10LBS. VALUE $10.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR WALLS, AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH MACHINE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Nov 3, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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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: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE AREAS IN REAR. LOOSE OUTLET COVER AT WALL IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. REPAIR LOOSE OUTLET COVER. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS, WITH APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP INBETWEEN AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME, SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES (CHLORINE) AND FOR SANTIZER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN AND STAINED AT MAIN PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING PANEL WITH EXPOSED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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67
Jun 20, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN BAR AREA. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, OFFICE, AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR/PAINT WALL NEAR MALT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
12 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 FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING READY TO EAT SALADS AND TOUCHING CHOPPED LETTUCE, ONIONS, DICED TOMATOES, KERNEL CORN WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOOD HANDLERS WIPING HANDS ON SOILED WASH CLOTH AND PREPARING FOOD, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS IN COLD WATER AT EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN WARM WATER WITH SOAP AND PROPERLY DRIED WITH SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE AND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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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: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MILK CRATES, IN CORNER NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WATER HEATER IN UTILITY ROOM, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR SODA DISPENSER STORAGE SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN OFFICE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP AND INSIDE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN MALT STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORAGE IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN 165.4F, BEEF 162.7F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN BAR AREA. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, ICE MACHINE, SINKS, CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA, OUTLETS, SLICER, CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR/PAINT WALL NEAR MALT STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.(TWO OTHER EXPOSED SINKS NEARBY IN BEVERAGE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE OPERABLE SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SANITRARY CONTAINER IN BAR AND BEVERAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 24, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MULTI USE KNIFE WEDGED UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA AND PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE CAN OPENER, THE FAN COVERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES/VENTS AND VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN THE BAR IN A CLEAN BIN OR HANDLE UP IN THE ICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 18, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO ELEVATE AND PROPERLY STORE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AT DOOR.MUST ORGANGE STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Mar 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING FROM RODENT ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORSN OT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO ELEVATE AND PROPERLY STORE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AT DOOR.MUST ORGANGE STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Jun 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, OVEN ,STOVE TOP, TABLE UNDER FLAT GRILL .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, AND UNDER COOKING AREAS.
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Jan 9, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 27, 2012
License
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ALL HOT,COLD AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR PROPER WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING OF BEER KETTLES AND KEGS.
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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: NOTED OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE GREASE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTLET COVERS AT ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WHERE MISSING. MUST ALSO SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AROUND EXISTING OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND BAR AND AT WAIT STATION IN REAR HALLWAY. ALSO SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER THE BAR COUNTER TOP AND SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN DINING AREA. INSTALL SODA DISPENSER HOLSTER WHERE MISSING BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SMOKER ON THE COOK LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG THE FLOOR BASES BEHIND THE WALK IN BEER COOLER, IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN UTILITY CLOSET. ALSO PROVIDE BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING IN UTILITY ROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WHERE MISSING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FINISH WALLS UNDER BAR COUNTER WHERE NEEDED. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL REAR EXTERIOR EXIT DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PROPERLY STORE DRY GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS. ALSO PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Horse Thief Hollow last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Horse Thief Hollow on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Horse Thief Hollow?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Horse Thief Hollow.
Has Horse Thief Hollow's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Horse Thief Hollow have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Horse Thief Hollow means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Horse Thief Hollow inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Horse Thief Hollow is inspected around two times per year on average.
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