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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Canvass
May 13, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET/OFFICE NEAR DINING AREA, AND SECONDARY PREP AREA BELOW COLD-HOLD UNITS.
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.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NEAR ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE 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.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DINING AREA, MAIN PREP, SECONDARY PREP AREA, AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 12, 2024
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST 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.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE TOGO FOOD CONTAINER ROOM SUCH AS PILED WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE OUTDOOR WALKWAY/PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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
SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
BULK RICE CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORE WIPING CLOTH SANITIZING BUCKET DIRECTLY NEXT TO CLEAN STORED PLATES/DISHES.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC BEING USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND 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.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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.
LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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.