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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 26, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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 SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 17, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT AND CHICKPEAS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
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.
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES ON THE WALLS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN, STOVES, AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
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.
CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 18, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Oct 28, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source
License
Oct 24, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATIONAL AND NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY WASHES AND SANITIZING WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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.
BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON 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.
NOTED POROUS STONE BOWLS ON THE PREMISES THAT ARE UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING THE SPRAY ARM NOZZLE ON THE FIRST COMPARTMENT AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY SET ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPRAY ARM NOZZLE OR REGULAR NOZZLE AT THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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.
NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FREEZER.----EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE TWO DOOR MUST REMOVE.
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 BOTH THE DISH AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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.
NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.----DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.