Toon's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Toon's Bar & Grill has been inspected 23 times since 2010. Toon's Bar & Grill was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 15 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Toon's Bar & Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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86
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 60F, CHEESE AT 58F AND HAMBURGERS AT 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE AND SEAL PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST RAPAINT/REPLACE SHELVING
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NP COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMOLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE ANAD MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BIGOPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 19, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OPEN WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN TO THE OUTDOORS NOT SCREENED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN ON OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOTED DIRTY/RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: COOK ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-26-23 REPORT #2570287NOT CORRECTED. #10-: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.#55- NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OPEN WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN TO THE OUTDOORS NOT SCREENED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN ON OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK AND THROUGHOUT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOTED DIRTY/RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR TO GO CONTAINER HOLDER. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF PEELED TIN FOIL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: COOK ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASH SINNKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDNG PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Feb 22, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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90
Feb 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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78
Feb 26, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER AND AT THE FAR END DRY STORAGE ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ON WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE HUD, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jul 1, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDDER." ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BOTH UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Apr 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper use of restriction and exclusion
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN STORAGE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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50
Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES WITH POROUS NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE ,USED FOR CLEAN POTS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER/FOOD COOLER IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN.SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HOLD PANELS SAID TAPE IS DIRTY,BROKEN AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL PARTS INCLUDE RAW WOOD COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN PLACE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIT, OR REPLACE UNIT.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINIMUM OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.EVIDENCE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK USED OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. FAUCET NECK AT JOINT IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR
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78
Jun 11, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-4-18,REPORT# 2176669. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-14-17,REPORT #2064261. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. WE OBSERVED TODAY 6-4-18 NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090. TODAY 6-11-18 STILL NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT POTABLE WATER LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES WITH POROUS NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE ,USED FOR CLEAN POTS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER/FOOD COOLER IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN.SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HOLD PANELS SAID TAPE IS DIRTY,BROKEN AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL PARTS INCLUDE RAW WOOD COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN PLACE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIT, OR REPLACE UNIT.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINIMUM OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.EVIDENCE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK USED OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. FAUCET NECK AT JOINT IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR
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Jun 4, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-14-17,REPORT #2064261. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. WE OBSERVED TODAY 6-4-18 NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES WITH POROUS NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE ,USED FOR CLEAN POTS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER/FOOD COOLER IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN.SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HOLD PANELS SAID TAPE IS DIRTY,BROKEN AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL PARTS INCLUDE RAW WOOD COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN PLACE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIT, OR REPLACE UNIT.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINIMUM OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.EVIDENCE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK USED OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. FAUCET NECK AT JOINT IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHNADLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INDIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. 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 OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ARE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB NOT COVERED/PROTECTED ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
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Oct 14, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND AN UN-OPENED PACKAGE OF CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FLYS FROM INSIDE THE SHIELD.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND AN OLD CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED CUTTING BOARD AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RESERVOR IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH A BLACK SPOTTED SUBSTANCE. THE AREA SOILED WAS NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SODA GUN HOLDERS SOILED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 21, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE.(i.e.CHECK VALVES)
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Aug 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM GREASE TRAP INTO FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO FIX A PROBLEM.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074084-16 ****PLUMBER ON SIDE ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM.
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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 OR REPLACE BROKEN INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER,INSULATION EXPOSED,IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
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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. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 16, 2010
Routine
4 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.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN REACH IN FREZEER IN PREP AREA,1ST 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.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP CUTTING BOARD(KITCHEN).
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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 SPIDER WEBS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WATER PIPE,ABOVE CLEAN GLASSES(BAR AREA).ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,MUST BE REMOVED,UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR.
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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.REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,ALSO WELD LAST COMPARTMENT SINK(WATER LEAKING FROM OUTER SEAMS) NEXT TO COOLER IN 1ST PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toon's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toon's Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toon's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Toon's Bar & Grill.
Has Toon's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toon's Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Toon's Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Toon's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toon's Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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