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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES 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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT NOT NECESSARY FOR DAILY OPERATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 10, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES 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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER, BUILDUP, AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ALONG WALL CAULKING THROUGHOUT REAR WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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 CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT NOT NECESSARY FOR DAILY OPERATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2612449 CONDUCTED ON 02/20/2025. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: #49. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FLOOR MIXER, GAS LINES BEHIND THE STOVES, STOVES AND FLAT TOP GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE SHELVES OF THE KITCHEN, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, CLEAN OR REPLACE THE SOILED BUS TRAYS USED INSIDE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. 55. OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT REAR STAIRWELL AND BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND ALSO NEAR WATER HEATERS IN BASEMENT SUPPLIES (TO-GO CONTAINERS) STORAGE AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD, SPILLS AND EXCESS DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON WALLS, FLOORS, AND SPLATTER ON CEILINGS AT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 20, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FLOOR MIXER, GAS LINES BEHIND THE STOVES, STOVES AND FLAT TOP GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE SHELVES OF THE KITCHEN, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, CLEAN OR REPLACE THE SOILED BUS TRAYS USED INSIDE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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 HEAVY DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT REAR STAIRWELL AND BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND ALSO NEAR WATER HEATERS IN BASEMENT SUPPLIES (TO-GO CONTAINERS) STORAGE AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS.
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, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 24, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST LABEL RE-PACKED READY TO EAT FOOD IN SELLING AREA.
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 NOT ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,BROKEN.REPLACE
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 CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE ICE CREAM FRONT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED,INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.VALID FOR 3YEARS
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.