Merchant — the Duplex

3137-3139 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

American

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged 26 inspections at Merchant — the Duplex, the earliest from 2010. On May 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 20 violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 27 times.

Merchant — the Duplex's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 16, 2025

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BAR AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE ENTIRE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND HAND SINKs IN PREP LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD-WATER HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.16 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND 3COMP DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED A MISSING HOOD FILTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOOD FILTER

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

May 12, 2025

Reinspection

4 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW ORUNDERCOOKED (EX:SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2582462 CONDUCTED ON 9/27/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TABLES OR PAINT THE TABLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. (#47) 4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE, SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY. (#49) 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. (#55) 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT (LATIC ACID) AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BAR AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON A WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND HAND SINKs IN PREP LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD-WATER HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THEDRY STORAGE BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT, ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED A MISSING HOOD FILTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOOD FILTER

May 9, 2025

Complaint

5 critical violations. 11 major violations. 24 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AT BAR AND REAR PREP IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: RAW SHELLED EGGS RANGING IN TEMP OF 48.6F-56.8F, COOKED POTATOES AT 48.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT (BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT (BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SINK. PLUMBERS ON SITE, 3 COMP SINKS NO LONGER BACKING UP FROM ONE BASIN TO ANOTHER BASIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK (68.7�F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100�F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; NOTED IN FACILITY (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT WITH NO DATE. IN PREP KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW ORUNDERCOOKED(EX:SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE FOR FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. COOKED PORK, ABOUT 24 LBS, VALUE OF $250.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NOTED: FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND NO POLICY ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANUP. NOTED: FACILITY WENT OUT AND PURCHASED A CLEANUP KIT. HOWEVER, DID NOT PROVIDE A CLEANUP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2582462 CONDUCTED ON 9/27/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TABLES OR PAINT THE TABLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. (#47) 4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE, SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY. (#49) 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. (#55) 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BARN IS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HAND-SINK IN THE BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT (LATIC ACID) AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT THE UNIT'S EXTERIOR BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED RESIDENTIAL FAN ON TOP OF COLD HOLDING UNIT ENCRUSTED WITH DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RESIDENTIAL FANS FROM PREP AREA.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI CUPS IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DELI CUPS AND USE THE APPROPRIATE UTENSIL/SCOOPS. STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND KITCHENWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT & KITCHENWARE PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BAR AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON A WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACHES IN COOLERS GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1COMP SINK WITH SPRAYER PIPES WRAPPED IN PLASTICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND HAND SINKs IN PREP LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD-WATER HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND 3COMP DISH AREA . INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE ENTIRE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THEDRY STORAGE BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT, ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING HOOD FILTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOOD FILTER

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Sep 27, 2023

Reinspection

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2581458 ON 9/11/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, METAL DUCTWORK AND CEILING BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE OR SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING TILES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TABLES OR PAINT THE TABLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.

Sep 21, 2023

Reinspection

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2581458 ON 9/11/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, METAL DUCTWORK AND CEILING BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE BEVERAGE LINES LEADING TO THE BEER TAPS AND REWRAP THE LINES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE LEAKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE OR SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING TILES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL THE OPENINGS AROUND THE RAIL OF THE BAR AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BAR.

Sep 11, 2023

Reinspection

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, METAL DUCTWORK AND CEILING BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE OR SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING TILES.

Aug 28, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 49F, ROASTED POTATOES AT 45F, GRAVY AT 45F, AND CHICKEN AT 52F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.

Jul 7, 2022

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Jun 15, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, AIOLI, RANCH DRESSING, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS WITH THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR WHERE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Jan 30, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2020

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELTY 70# OF FOOD WORTH $700. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. THE SUMMARY WAS OBSCURED AND COVERED BY OTHER PAPERWORK IN THE FRAME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WHERE IT IS IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Feb 14, 2019

Reinspection

4 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE A USE BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON 1ST FL

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVENS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK AND AT DISH MACHINE SCRAPE SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPES AT SAME,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS ON 1ST AND BSMT

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND LIQUOR AREAS

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Feb 11, 2019

Complaint

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.BUT OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING.SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S CONCENTRATION IS 0.0PPM'S AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE A USE BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR (QUATS)SANITIZING SOLUTION BEING USED AT BAR AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON 1ST FL.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVENS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK AND AT DISH MACHINE SCRAPE SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPES AT SAME,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS ON 1ST AND BSMT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND LIQUOR AREAS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: IDPH REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 5, 2017

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT LABEL AND DATED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON BASEMENT. MUST LABEL AND DATE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER LOCATED ON MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: VISIBLE ANA WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP COOLERS ON MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Dec 20, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 13, 2016

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK BROWNISH, PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1951180 DATED 8/23/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#33) NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. #38)NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN COUNTER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Aug 23, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...NOTED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 26, 2015

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND EXPOSED INSULATION IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND FLOORS WITH POOLED WATER UNDER AND AROUND ICE BIN AT SAME AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN REAR PREP/COOKING AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR WALL AND CORNER WITH GAP/OPENING BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AND BEHIND BAR.--------MUST REPAIR (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE WITH LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Jul 2, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND MULTI USE UTENSILS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR.

Oct 22, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO THE DISH MACHINE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR AT THE CORNER CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND AIR TANKS AND AT THE BAR UNDER THE BEVERAGE AIR COOLER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. A WRENCH IS CURRENTLY BEING USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE COLD WATER AT THE HAND SINK.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MENS AND LADIES RESTROOMS. PRESENTLY NOT IN WORKING ORDER.

Sep 21, 2011

Tag Removal

2 minor violations.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: violation still pending.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: violation still pending.

Sep 2, 2011

Tag Removal

2 minor violations.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.violation still pending.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Aug 23, 2011

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Aug 11, 2011

Tag Removal

7 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA/ONION,POTATO STORAGE BINS,EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM(BASEMENT) ALSO FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT SAID DOORS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN SAID AREA,MAKE FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS TO CONTROL SAID PEST PROBLEM,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY,PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR PRODUCE STORED IN BINS(BASEMENT AREA),PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: violation still pending.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: violation still pending.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: violation still pending.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: violation still pending.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: violation still pending.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: violation still pending.

Aug 10, 2011

Routine

10 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F.MUST NOT USE,NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED,TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E.TURKEY,HAM,RAW EGGS,PIZZAS,SPINACH DIPS,CHICKEN,HUMMUS,ARTICHOKE HEARTS,SAUSAGE,YOGURTS,CHEESES ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (48.6F-50.0F)APPROXIMATELY TOTAL WEIGHT 25#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $ 216.54.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED.MUST NOT USE,NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

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 EAST 2 DOOR COOLER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,EEXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP,BAR AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT BAR,BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AREA.

Oct 7, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT ALL LOCATIONS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE ON 3COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ROASTING OVEN AND HAND WASH SINKS IN BASEMENT AND KICHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEBRIS OR STAINS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND IN TOILETS. ALSO MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS AND OTHER CLEAN UTENSILS AND PRODUCTS 6" OFF FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPEN CEILING ABOVE PREP COUNTER IN BASEMENT.REPAIR DAMAGED SIDE WALL IN WALK IN COOLER,AND CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH FOOD STAINS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING OR DAMAGED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.ALSO REPACE OR REPAIR FILT PIECE MISSING ON HOOD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merchant — the Duplex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merchant — the Duplex on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merchant — the Duplex?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 27 times, more than any other issue at Merchant — the Duplex.

Has Merchant — the Duplex's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Merchant — the Duplex have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Merchant — the Duplex 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 Merchant — the Duplex inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Merchant — the Duplex is inspected around two times per year on average.

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