What is Cantina ON Madison's health inspection score?

Cantina ON Madison has a SafeDine safety score of 40 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cantina ON Madison last inspected?

Cantina ON Madison was last inspected on September 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cantina ON Madison have?

Cantina ON Madison has 66 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cantina ON Madison safe to eat at?

Cantina ON Madison has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Cantina ON Madison

Name: Cantina ON Madison
Address: 69 E MADISON ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 40

69 E MADISON ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Ranked #629 of 871 in The Loop

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9 inspections

Last: Sep 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-60

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Nov 2023

2 inspections

5 high priority

6 intermediate

13 basic

Nov

Aug 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Sep 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

5 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF PATIO ENTRANCE DOOR AND AT BASE AND LOWER CORNERS OF REVOLVING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTING IN DISHROOM, NEAR FRYER AND IN AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTING IN DISHROOM, NEAR FRYER AND IN AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2623895 DATED 09/16/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OVER 90 RAT DROPPINGS AND OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN SUCH AREAS AS BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT NEAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR, BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM, STAIRCASE LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND UTILITY ROOMS. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH DOOR, NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, BAR, SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY AND SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/16/2025. UPON REINSPECTION ON 9/23/2025 STILL OBSERVED 14 RAT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM UNDERNEATH LOCKERS AND IN TWO SECOND FLOOR UTILITY RO

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med8 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-54.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(47.8F) AND DICED TOMATOES(54.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2 WEIGHING 0.5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 90 RAT DROPPINGS AND OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN SUCH AREAS AS BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT NEAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR, BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM, STAIRCASE LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND UTILITY ROOMS. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH DOOR, NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, BAR, SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY AND SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/16/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF PATIO ENTRANCE DOOR AND AT BASE AND LOWER CORNERS OF REVOLVING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE TO SECOND FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK ON LEFT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ON RIGHT IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LARGE LEFT STALL IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LARGE LEFT STALL IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STRONG SMELL OF URINE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SMELL OF URINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STACK OF BOXES STORED IN LOCKER ROOM ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER IN USE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTING IN DISHROOM, NEAR FRYER AND IN AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTING IN DISHROOM, NEAR FRYER AND IN AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT THE COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURES IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOMS RANGING BETWEEN 80-82F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT THE COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med3 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

49/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURES IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOMS RANGING BETWEEN 80-83F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
LEFT PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER TO BE AT 55F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SHRIMP, GUAC, AND SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN LEFT PREP COOLER AT THE COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 53.2F, 5LBS OF GUAC AT 51.4, AND 5LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 50.9. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD EMPLOYEE DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED 20 UNDERNEATH PLASTIC UTENSIL SHELVING IN THE REAR, AND 10 UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. FACILITY WAS SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL THE DAY OF INSPECTION 8/27/2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT THE COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AND A LEAK FROM THE PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN MULTIPLE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REVOLVING DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED AN AIR GAP BETWEEN THE PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASTEWATER IS INADEQUATELY DISPOSED WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASTEWATER ALWAYS DISPOSED PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACK FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High5 Med11 Basic

21 total1 risk factor

0/100inspection score

−97 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AND IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN MULTIPLE SODA GUN DISPENSERS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
3-501.17 OBSERVED MULTIPLE READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED WITH THE DISCARD DATE OF THE PRODUCT; ABOUT 3 LBS OF MOLE SAUCE, ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF, ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF SALSA IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR THE HAMBURGER ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR SAID ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. MANAGER PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN MULTIPLE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REVOLVING DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD AND NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRYERS AND IN THE GRILL THAT IS ATTACHED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ABLE TO TURN ON DUE TO THE HOT AND COLD-WATER KNOBS BEING STRIPPED, HANDWASHING SINK INOPERABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED AN AIR GAP BETWEEN THE PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASTEWATER IS INADEQUATELY DISPOSED WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASTEWATER ALWAYS DISPOSED PROPERLY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND ALL DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACK FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN CLOSETS THAT ARE LOCATE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN CLOSETS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Base deductions−97 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
No employees health policy on site, instructed to obtain.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
No vomit clean up kit, no procedure on site, instructed to obtain.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
No disclaimer on the raw food at the menu, instructed to provide.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
No probe thermometer, instructed to obtain.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
shelves, prep coolers, fryers, grill and counter tops not clean. food debris and grease build up. instructed to clean and maintain.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
No mop hangers, moldy walls next to mop sink, instructed to clean and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in basement storage room, and walk-in cooler.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
No allergen training certificate for food service manger, instructed to obtain.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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