Table, Donkey & Stick

2728 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Table, Donkey & Stick appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 17 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

19
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP, AND DISH. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED UNSEALED DRY WALL WITH WATER DAMAGE BEHIND HANDSINK, 3 COMP SINK, AND ICE MACHINE, AT AND BAR. NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, WALL GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR WALLS AT BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR SECTIONS IN BAR AREA UNDER BEER COOLERS WHERE WOOD HAS BEEN INSTALLED; HOWEVER, NOT SEALED WITH LOTS OF GAPS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BAR, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED, GREASE, AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17: **C** Wood, Use Limitation OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES NEAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: -501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER BEING HELD UP BY BRICKS IN EXTERIOR REACHING COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WHEEL CASTERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT(STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED IN REAR OUTDOOR REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments OBSERVED WALL TILE NEXT TO STOVE MISSING TILES, SHEET PAN PLACED TO COVER MISSING TILES.
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Nov 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2605011 CONDUCTED ON 10/22/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREAS. (SMALL HOLES, CHIPPING PAINT, AND CRACK/CREVICES)MUST REPAIR WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT REINSPECTION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED, GREASE, AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17: **C** Wood, Use Limitation OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES NEAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER BEING HELD UP BY BRICKS IN EXTERIOR REACHING COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WHEEL CASTERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT(STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces 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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED IN REAR OUTDOOR REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments OBSERVED WALL TILE NEXT TO STOVE MISSING TILES, SHEET PAN PLACED TO COVER MISSING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP, AND DISH. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED UNSEALED DRY WALL WITH WATER DAMAGE BEHIND HANDSINK, 3 COMP SINK, AND ICE MACHINE, AT AND BAR. NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, WALL GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR WALLS AT BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR SECTIONS IN BAR AREA UNDER BEER COOLERS WHERE WOOD HAS BEEN INSTALLED; HOWEVER, NOT SEALED WITH LOTS OF GAPS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BAR, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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55
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2605011 CONDUCTED ON 10/22/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREAS. (SMALL HOLES, CHIPPING PAINT, AND CRACK/CREVICES)MUST REPAIR WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN FRONT OF THE DINING ROOM, BAR, AND REAR UTILITY SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT(STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER BEING HELD UP BY BRICKS IN EXTERIOR REACHING COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WHEEL CASTERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES NEAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED, GREASE, AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR OUTDOOR REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED DRY WALL WITH WATER DAMAGE BEHIND HANDSINK, 3 COMP SINK, AND ICE MACHINE, AT AND BAR. NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, WALL GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR WALLS AT BAR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR SECTIONS IN BAR AREA UNDER BEER COOLERS WHERE WOOD HAS BEEN INSTALLED; HOWEVER, NOT SEALED WITH LOTS OF GAPS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BAR, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP, AND DISH. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL TILE NEXT TO STOVE MISSING TILES, SHEET PAN PLACED TPO CREATE A BARRIER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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50
Oct 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN AREAS.(SMALL HOLES, CHIPPING PAINT, AND CRACK/CREVICES)MUST REPAIR WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS.
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95
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER AREAS NOT CLEAN.DUMPSTER AREAS SURROUNDED BY GARBAGE(MILK CRATES, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN AREAS.(SMALL HOLES, CHIPPING PAINT, AND CRACK/CREVICES)MUST REPAIR WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS.
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86
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS IN SAID COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SLICER. MUST CLEAN SLICER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NORTH WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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78
Nov 21, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR RACKS OF THE TOASTER OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR, AND EMPTY THE FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPAIR, CLEANING, TO REMOVE THE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR.
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90
Dec 11, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHERE THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK ENTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL NEXT TO THE BAR COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE NORTH WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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55
Sep 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PTOPERLY LABELED ON FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS ON CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON WALL NEXT TO DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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82
Jun 28, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELL FISH (CLAMS) INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED AS REQUIRED BY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FOLDER ON PREMISES FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $18.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY WALLS, FANS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
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82
Aug 18, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REFRIGEARTION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORRKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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74
Aug 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS VACUUM PACKED INSIDE 2 LARGE DEEP FREEZERS 1 REACH IN FREEZER AND A COOLER. PREMISES HAS NO APPROVAL OR HACCP PLAN FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FOUND 5LBS OF BACON,10LBS OF CHICKEN, 3LBS OF RABBIT LIVER, 8LBS OF CORN,2LBS OF BEANS,4LBS OF SQUASH,1LBS OF PASTA DOUGH, 6LBS OF PICKLED CUCUMBER, 3LBS CAULIFLOWER AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS.CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A). THE VACUUM PACKING MACHINE AND FOOD ITEMS ARE TAGGED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW HOLES AND OPENING BEHIND THE BAR IN THE WALLS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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86
Oct 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE EXHAUST HOOD IS GREASY, CLEAN OUT THE HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE RACKS, COOLERS AND RANGE, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS NEXT TO THE RANGE ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND PAINT AS NEEDED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINTS, FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HAT OR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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82
Mar 16, 2012
Consultation
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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95
Sep 2, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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95
Aug 26, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREAS.ALSO RODENT PROOF SLIDING DOOR AT REAR NEW PATIO ENCLOSURE 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST PROVIDE CONSUMARY SIGNAGE POSTING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM,EXHAUST VENT ON WALL IN KITCHEN REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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82
May 9, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,REMOVE PEELING CAULK MATERIAL ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING OVER KITCHEN AREAS,REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE UTENSILS,EQUIPMENT STORAGE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN SLOW DRAINING.
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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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS,BENEATH,AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER DUE TO POTENTAIL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 16, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PREPARED FOODS LABELED WITH DATES
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH RACKS STORED ON BARE FLOOR AT COFFEE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN THE MOBILE STORAGE ROOM AT OUT DOOR PATIO IN REAR 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON HOOD WALLS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS WITH DUST AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED BRICK WALL IN DINING LOWER PARTS FALLING APART.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,HOSE SPRAYER MUST NOT REPLACE FAUCET;MUST PROVIDE TO EXTEND ALL 3 SINKS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE CLUTTERS IN MOBLE ROOM STORAGE AND AT DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 8, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE OF FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE UES WASH CLOTH FROM KITCHEN AFTER CLEANING TOILET BROUGHT WIPE CLOTH BACK TO KITCHEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS STARTED TOUCHING AND HANDLING CLEAN PLATES FOR FOOD.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030a CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CONTAMINANTS AND ALSO TO CLEANING CLOTHS FOR TOILET IN TOILET NOT IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED ALSO TO RE-WASH AND SANITIZE ALL THE TOUCHED UTENSILS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 06-17-09 REPORT#159499,#S 31,33,& 42 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (31)"FOUND CLEANED MULTI-USE UTESILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGH-OUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT,KEEP SILVER WARES WITH HANDLES UP AND FOOD CONTACT SIDES IN CONTAINER. (33)"THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:EXTERIOR WALLS OF HOT WATER TANK,AND EDGES OF HOOD WALL (42)"OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHEN FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.CITION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS,WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-15-10.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PREPARED FOODS LABELED WITH DATES
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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. FOUND DISH RACKS STORED ON BARE FLOOR AT COFFEE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN THE MOBILE STORAGE ROOM AT OUT DOOR PATIO IN REAR 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON HOOD WALLS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS WITH DUST AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR DAMAGED BRICK WALL IN DINING LOWER PARTS FALLING APART
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,HOSE SPRAYER MUST NOT REPLACE FAUCET;MUST PROVIDE TO EXTEND ALL 3 SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMTER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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. MUST ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE CLUTTERS IN MOBLE ROOM STORAGE AND AT DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Table, Donkey & Stick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Table, Donkey & Stick on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Table, Donkey & Stick?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Table, Donkey & Stick.

Has Table, Donkey & Stick's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Table, Donkey & Stick have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Table, Donkey & Stick 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 Table, Donkey & Stick inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Table, Donkey & Stick is inspected roughly once per year on average.