RestaurantLicence 2934728

Tary

111 W Illinois St, Chicago 60654

Latest verdictConditionalAug 4, 2026 · 2 months ago

Inspections9since Oct 12, 2023

Fail rate33.3%3 of 9 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass11%
Conditional56%
Fail33%

9 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

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ConditionalAug 4, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified manager on site while facility was preparing tcs items such as eggs from 9:40am-10:20am. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed cooked chicken in walk-in cooler held at improper temperatures of 59.5f, 46.2f, and 45.0f. Discarded approximately 10lbs of product valued at approximately $30. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citaiton issued.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed cooked chicken in walk-in cooler held at improper temperatures ranging from 45-59.5f without proper date marking. Management states chicken was prepared last night. Discarded approximately 10lbs of product valued at approximate $30. Instructed to date mark all tcs items prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with 7 day discard date. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed only 1 food handler card on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
5. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2637988 dated 6/5/2026. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
PassJun 5, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage inside restrooms. Instructed to provide.
2. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed only 1 food handler card on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
FailJun 3, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified manager on site from 8:30am-9am at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed exposed handwashing sink in rear prep area maintaining improper maximum temperature of 136.2f. See comments. Instructed to repair or replace sink and maintain it so that it provides water at an acceptable temperature between 100-120f under pressure. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage inside restrooms. Instructed to provide.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed only 1 food handler card on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
5. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2637654 dated 6/1/2026. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
FailJun 1, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified manager on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no kit on site at time of inspection for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Instrcuted to provide kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed exposed handwashing sink located in rear food prep area maintaining an improper maximum temperature of 78.3f. Instructed to repair or replace sink and maintain all handwashing sinks so that they provide hot running water at an acceptable range between 100-120f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage inside restrooms. Instructed to provide.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed only 1 food handler card on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
ConditionalJun 2, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  No city of Chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (eggs,milk,chicken etc.) are being prepared and served to customers.instructed person-in-charge that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods)are prepared,handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificates as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is effective against norovirus).priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handwashing sink in the front food prep area not accessible for employees to wash hands.observed storing soiled multi-use utensils (glassware and tongs etc.) stored at the said hand sink.instructed manager,handwashing sinks must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c),citation issued.
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers in front food prep area without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item name (salt, sugar, flour etc).
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed sticky fly trap rolls hanging above the rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed to remove and maintain.
ConditionalDec 4, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  2-101.11: observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  2-101.11: observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  4-602.11(b-e): observed red moldlike substance on upper interior components of ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to destroy ice and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15: observed non working cold water knee pedal at handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair or replace cold water knee pedal so that cold water may be easily utilized for handwashing and maintain in good repair.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11: observed holes in wall above three compartment sink. Instructed to smoothly seal holes in wall of above three compartment sink for ease of cleanability.
FailNov 18, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed red moldlike substance on upper interior components of ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to destroy ice and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.
4. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed cold tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.0-61.7f(salmon 46.9f, milk 47.0f, milk and honey 46.0f, butter 61.7f and raw eggs in shell 55.0f). Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $100 weighing 5lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
5. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no asterisk on menu identifying animal derived foods that are served undercooked,cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked, cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients and observed no reminder on menu stating consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Instructed to add asterisk identifying all animal derived foods that are served undercooked or cooked to order, to add disclosure to menu stating that animal derived foods with an asterisk are served undercooked or cooked to order and to add reminder stating consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
6. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed small three door cold holding unit in front prep area used to hold cold tcs foods at an improper ambient temperature of 46.6f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on small three door cold holding unit in front prep area. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed non working cold water knee pedal at handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair or replace cold water knee pedal so that cold water may be easily utilized for handwashing and maintain in good repair.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed holes in wall above three compartment sink. Instructed to smoothly seal holes in wall of above three compartment sink for ease of cleanability.
ConditionalJun 20, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person-in-charge with city of Chicago certified manager training or certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to ensure person-in-charge with certified manager certificate present and maintain original certificate on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no food handling employee with city of Chicago certified manager training or certificate on-site while tcs foods are being prepared (coffee, sandwiches) at time of inspection. Instructed to ensure at least one food handling employee with certified manager certificate present while tcs food is being prepared and maintain original certificate on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed front area handwashing sink without available handwashing cleanser at time of inspection. Instructed to provide adequate handwashing cleanser for all handwashing sinks available at all times and maintain. Person-in-charge added handwashing cleanser to handwashing sink at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed rear area and front area handwashing sinks without available disposable paper towels for hand drying at time of inspection. Instructed to provide disposable paper towels to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times. Person-in-charge added disposable paper towels to all handwashing sinks on-site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation combined with above violation.
5. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed the following tcs food items at improper temperatures for cold-holding: ham at 49.7f in the front line cooler, salmon at 46.9f in the front line cooler, cooked noodles at 48.1f in the rear line cooler, cooked rice at 50.2f in the rear line cooler, and other items. Instructed to denature and discard all out-of-temperature tcs food items at time of inspection. Person-in-charge discarded all out-of-temperature food items on-site. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
6. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed front area line cooler to be at improper temperature for cold-holding tcs food items, with internal ambient air temperature of 46.5f. Instructed to cease use of cooler to cold-hold tcs food items until repaired or replaced and re-inspected by cdph. Tagged cooler on-site with instructions to contact cdph. Person-in-charge removed all tcs food from cooler. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
7. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed damp wiping cloth left out at the rear area 1-compartment sink. Instructed to maintain wiping cloths dry or stored in a sanitizer solution when not in-use.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed cold water knee pedal at the rear area handwashing sink to be in poor repair, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace cold water knee pedal so that cold water may be easily utilized for handwashing and maintain in good repair.
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed food handling employees on-site missing food handler training and certificates on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide food handler training to all food handling employees and maintain cerificates on-site at all times.
ConditionalOct 12, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed o written employee health policy on theb premises. Managment instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedure on place for responding to vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washig signage in the hand washing sinks in all gender washrooms. Must provide and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust build up on ceiling light shields covers in rear prep/dish area. Must clean and maintain.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

109×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
27×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
575×
All food employees have food handler training
223×
Proper cold holding temperatures
53×
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
13×
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
553×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2934728 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.