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6 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 7, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED BOTH REAR ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS WIDE OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.
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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN DISREPAIR. RAW EXPOSED CONCRETE IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO RE SURFACE FLOOR SO AS TO BE NON-POROUS, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 22, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, RAW CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 275 LBS CHICKEN EGGS, 1 BOX QUAIL EGGS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 54F-65F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD EGGS AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL $. 600
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
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT LOCATED NEAR REGISTERS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE @54.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES WHILE STORING CHICKEN AND QUAIL EGGS. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #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.
OBSERVED BOTH REAR ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS WIDE OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT AT SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO ADEQUATELY REACH AND SUPPLY SINK BASINS FOR REQUIRED WASH RINSING AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN DISREPAIR. RAW EXPOSED CONCRETE IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO RE SURFACE FLOOR SO AS TO BE NON-POROUS, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 8, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FECES AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM POULTRY CAGES AND CARTS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,EQUIPMENT,SINKS, SHELVING UNITS.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND FECES FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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, May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
May 1, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUNNING HOT WATER AT SAID HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.HOT WATER FAUCET WAS TURNED OFF WAS RESTORED AT 11:47 A.M.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX. 30 DOZEN OF RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 66.0F ON FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 45.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 30 DOZEN.$300.(COS)(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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CARDBOARD IN 1ST FL. STORAGE CLOSET, ON WALL BASE CONCRETE LEDGE NEXT TO LARGE FILE CABINET, UNDERNEATH A TABLE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT, STEPS LEADING TO BASEMENT & UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/1/25.(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.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FECES AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM POULTRY CAGES AND CARTS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,EQUIPMENT,SINKS, SHELVING UNITS.
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 OVER HEAD PIPES IN BASEMENT LEAKING HEAVILY INTO A BUCKET ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY MUST REPAIR 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.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND FECES FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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 FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 1, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 8, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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
NO VOMIT/DIARRHEAL CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED A 1/4 GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CAGES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, RAW CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FEATHERS AND DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.