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3 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 6, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WHERE NEEDED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE SLURPEE MACHINES. CLEAN DUST ON LEDGES. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WHERE NEEDED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2624412 ON 9/25/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. NO CURRENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS WERE AVAILABLE FROM THE PAST YEAR. THE LAST PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED FROM 2022. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS PER YEAR KEPT IN THE LOG BOOK. 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY AREA. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 25, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. NO CURRENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS WERE AVAILABLE FROM THE PAST YEAR. THE LAST PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED FROM 2022. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS PER YEAR KEPT IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE SLURPEE MACHINES. CLEAN DUST ON LEDGES. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WHERE NEEDED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.