FOLKLORE

2100-2102 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

25 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 23, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
2. CanvassOct 16, 2025

   9 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND TOOL CABINET,SODA STORAGE RACK,UNDER STAIRCASE,PLASTIC BINS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/16/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS IN FREEZERS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING IN WOMEN'S 1ST STALL IN TOILET ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
3. Non-InspectionAug 26, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassDec 2, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN BASEMENT BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELVING.
5. CanvassJun 1, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
6. Non-InspectionMay 11, 2023

   0 infractions

7. Non-InspectionAug 11, 2021

   0 infractions

8. CanvassSep 23, 2019

   3 infractions

   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSE AND INFORM SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON THE FRONT COUNTER BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETS ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
9. CanvassAug 30, 2019

   0 infractions

10. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 22, 2017

    0 infractions

11. CanvassOct 26, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • THE WASH GAUGE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WASH GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
12. CanvassOct 19, 2017

    0 infractions

13. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 5, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM IN FRONT OF MOP SINK,NEED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (BAR AREA)NEED TO REPLACE. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
14. CanvassAug 3, 2016

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA HEAVILY LEAKING /IN-OPERABLE. INSRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AND TEMPORARLY USE SINK AT OTHER END OF THE BAR CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SURFACE UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN HAS A ROUGH SURFACE UNABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF THE ESPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM IN FRONT OF MOP SINK,NEED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (BAR AREA)NEED TO REPLACE. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND A JACKET HANGED ON SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED. PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
15. ComplaintOct 20, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN COFFE AREA, CLEAN STORAGE TABLES IN BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLERANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
16. ComplaintOct 9, 2015

    0 infractions

17. CanvassApr 13, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF VISIBLE THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
18. CanvassMar 31, 2015

    0 infractions

19. CanvassJul 29, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BINS IN BAR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
20. CanvassJul 18, 2014

    0 infractions

21. CanvassOct 3, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
22. CanvassSep 30, 2013

    0 infractions

23. CanvassAug 16, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Consumer advisory must be posted.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ice bin covers are needed for the ice bins at the bar areas and provide working sink stoppers at 3 comp sink same area.Also,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors along walls and in corners in the basement dry storage areas and floors drains require a detail cleaning also elevate thresholds at rear exit door.
24. CanvassMay 6, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 REPLACE NOZZLES TO FAUCETS IN MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS
25. CanvassMar 8, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOODS CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND BARS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • 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 THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.