THREE DOTS AND A DASH

435 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

23 inspections

1. Short Form ComplaintAug 22, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11---OBSERVED A GASKET IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SPLASHED DEBRIS ON LIQUOR STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT THE THREE (3) BARS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE FROM THE WEST ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11---OBSERVED FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS AND WALLS,CEILINGS IN BAR AREAS WITH SPLASHED SYRUP DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AT BAR AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12---OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL BARS WITH EXCESSIVE LITTER DEBRIS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-501.14---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
2. Short Form ComplaintAug 21, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Short Form ComplaintAug 14, 2025

   0 infractions

4. ComplaintMay 28, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED A GASKET IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE FROM THE WEST ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS AND WALLS,CEILINGS IN BAR AREAS WITH SPLASHED SYRUP DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AT BAR AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL BARS WITH EXCESSIVE LITTER DEBRIS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
5. Non-InspectionApr 29, 2025

   0 infractions

6. Non-InspectionApr 21, 2025

   0 infractions

7. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 31, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM(#2) IN BASMENT AND OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINK(#1) IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET(#2) IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK(#1) IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAMBOO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAMBOO BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA
8. CanvassOct 24, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM(#2) IN BASMENT AND OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINK(#1) IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET(#2) IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK(#1) IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAMBOO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAMBOO BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
9. Non-InspectionOct 15, 2024

   0 infractions

10. Short Form ComplaintJun 14, 2023

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12 (A): WATER MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE LOCATED HANDSINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN VARIED BETWEEN 82-84F. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. MANAGER ON SITE ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE OF THE HANDSINKS TO 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 3-501.16(A:2,&B): SPRING ROLL MIX TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 70F LEFT OUT ON A PREPARATION COUNTER. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20 WAS DICARDED ON SITE. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12: COULD NOT LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17: ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13: EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
11. CanvassApr 27, 2023

    6 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER DOOR IN JUICE ROOM. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • COULD NOT LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
12. CanvassJun 29, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED MISSING FOOT PEDAL ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAMBOO ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
13. CanvassSep 2, 2020

    0 infractions

14. CanvassJun 17, 2019

    0 infractions

15. CanvassNov 20, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT SERVICE BAR ADJACENT TO BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO AND ACCESSIBLE TO BAR AREAS FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-307.11- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS/ TO GO CONTAINERS, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH CAST IRON PIPE IN PUMP ROOM DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE SHELVING UNIT OR ENCASE SAID PIPE IN PVC PIPE COVERS-FITTERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN PUMP ROOM ADJACENT TO CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED BOXES OF INVENTORY AND BAR FIXTURES, STORED ON FLOOR IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER TO REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AND ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
16. CanvassNov 6, 2018

    0 infractions

17. CanvassApr 10, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVE JUICING TAKING PLACE. JUICE IS PLACED IN WINE LIKE BOTTLES AND USED FOR COCTAILS. WHEN ASKED ABOUT CLEANING OF BOTTLES I WAS TOLD THAT BOTTLES ARE RINSED BY A POWERFUL SPICKET ATTACHED TO WATER FAUCET THEN RUN THROUGH A HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN A BOTTLE RACK. THIS IS INADEQUATE. OBSERVED BOTTLES ARE DIRTY WITH JUICE AND FRUIT RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF "CLEAN BOTTLES".
18. CanvassApr 3, 2017

    0 infractions

19. CanvassFeb 23, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
20. CanvassApr 8, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • NO PAPAER TOWEL TO DRY THE HANDS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TOILET ROOM MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE . MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SYRUP BOTTLE AREA BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE IST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • X3 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD /CANOPY IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE(BASEMENT)MUST REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE FROZEN TAYLOR MACHINE IN THE SERVICE BAR TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE.
21. ComplaintMar 6, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 74.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBING SERVICE FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. AT THE END OF INSPECTION HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT THE EMPLOYEE BATH ROOM. TEMPERATURE OF WATER NOW IS 91.3F CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MIXER AT THE SMALL BAR WITH SPILLED JUICES,AND THE JUICE MACHINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS ON CEILING ABOVE THE DISH WASHER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
22. License Re-InspectionMay 30, 2013

    0 infractions

23. LicenseMay 28, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 101F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • WINE BOTTLES REUSED FOR JUICES STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, ONLY UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED CAN BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE