Complaint
Jul 29, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF WAREWASHING UNIT AND WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE, CHANGE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES HANDLING SOILED DISHES AND PLACING IN WAREWASHING UNIT, THEN USING SAME GLOVES TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES AFTERWARDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTD TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
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.
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NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
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OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE HAMBURGER BUNS AND PLACE ON CUSTOMERS PLATE FOR SERVICE. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. BUNS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 2LBS $10 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY VIOLATION
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING AIDS (SOAP DISPENSER, PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND HANDWASH SIGNAGE) AT DUMP SINKS IN BARS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL HANDWASHING AIDS AND MAINTAIN AT HANDWASH SINKS ONLY
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR SERVICE BAR. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source