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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint
May 13, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMP SINK AND AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.
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 THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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.
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RPLACE.
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 FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 27, 2025
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS ON MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED MANAGER THAT ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RPLACE.
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.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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.
"OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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, May 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 13, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. ONE FOOD HANDLER USED BARE HANDS TO PUT CUT GREEN ONIONS IN A SOUP BOWL AND ANOTHER USED BARE HANDS TO CUT PANCAKE, BOTH FOOD ITEMS WERE FOR CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $35 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE IN THE COOLER WERE: SHRIMP, PORK, RAW FISH, RAW, BEATEN, AND HARD-BOILED EGGS, SEA FOOD MIXTURES, SQUID, POTATOES, BEEF, TOFU, RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF AND CHICKEN BROTH, DIFFERENT TYPES OF DUMPLINGS, FRIED SEAWEED ROLLS, COOKED NOODLES. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN PREP AREAS AND NOT IN COLD HOLDING UNITS: CHICKEN, HARD-BOILED EGGS, AND KIMCHI. ALL MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS TEMEPERATURES RANGED 46.5F-77.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150LBS AT $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES FOR PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO STOP SPECIAL PROCESSES USED FOR PREPARING KIMCHI UNTIL VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF KIMCHI AT $125 WORTH OF KIMCHI WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE SEE COMMENTS ON HOW TO OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE/ HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS OF PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE/ HACCP PLAN FROM CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BIN OF CHICKEN STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF OF A FOOD PREP TABLE AND BOWLS OF SPINACH STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED 5-7 SAUCEPANS STORED IN THE MOP SINK BASIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING THE MOP SINK AS A STORAGE AREA FOR DIRTY DISHWARE.
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.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS 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.