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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 12, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 4-204.119 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AFTER WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
4-601.11 OBSERVED CHIP RACK BOXES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 5, 2026
Fail
16 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN OPERATING AND PREPARING OPEN FOODS (NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND JALAPENOS) TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ACCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE IN THE TOILET ROOM OR BY THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
3-201.11(A) OBSERVED PRE-MADE DELI MEAT SANDWICHES IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE SOURCE OF THE FOODS. EMPLOYEE COULD NOT PROVIDE A RECEIPT FOR THE SOURCE OF SAID TCS FOODS BEING SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE PROOF OF AN APPROVED SOURCE FOR ALL FOODS BEING SOLD INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA; ABOUT 50 LBS OF DELI MEAT LUNCHABLES, DELI MEAT PACKAGES AND PREPACKAGED DELI MEAT SANDWICHES RANGING FROM 50F-56F, ABOUT 15 LBS OF COFFEE CREAMER AND MILK AT 51F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF BEEF SAUSAGES AT 53F AND ABOUT 20 LBS OF CHEESE AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
4-301.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
4-302.12 OBSERVED THE METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ON SITE IS NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
3-601.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS BEING SOLD FOR GRAB AND GO (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SOURCE OF THE FOODS ALONG WITH ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE IN THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
4-601.11 OBSERVED CHIP RACK BOXES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.