MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED 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.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA
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.
KEEP FLOOR DRY BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASHING SINK.REPAIR ISSUE
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, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 12, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO AVAILABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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
NOTED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. SINK BEING USED FOR CLEANING PURPOSES, INSIDE WAS STORED A GREEN BUCKET WITH DIRTY SPONGES, A SCRAPER AND USED FOOD GLOVES. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
CONDITION OF USE PESTICIDE. WE OBSERVED A GREEN OPENED PESTICIDE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN(PALLETS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND GLUE BOARD) AN OPENED PESTICIDE BLOCK ON FLOOR BESIDE THE POP VENDING MACHINE, WHICH ROOM IS USED FOR RESIDENTS TO PURCHASE POP, ETC. PESTICIDE SHALL BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESISTANT BAIT STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED 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.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA
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.
KEEP FLOOR DRY BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASHING SINK.REPAIR ISSUE
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 WOOD BASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF HANDWASHING SINK WERE ICE MACHINE IS STORED.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.
HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHROOM ARE NOT EASILY ABLE TO OPEN/TURN ON THE HANDLE.INSTRUCTED TO 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.
BROKEN TILE AND CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED.
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
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING TO LIGH BULBS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS. AT DISHROOM.
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.
MUST NOT USE CLOTH AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF DISHMACHINE.MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE.
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.
HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHROOM ARE NOT EASILY ABLE TO OPEN/TURN ON THE HANDLE.INSTRUCTED TO 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.
BROKEN TILE AND CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED.
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
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING TO LIGH BULBS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS. AT DISHROOM.
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.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-1-2024,REPORT #2596826 #16) 4-601.11(A) WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY 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, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 1, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 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 EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
BOTH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK BY PREP AREA AND BY VEGETABLE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT AND COVERED WITH SARAN PLASTIC PAPER. SINK NOT OPERABLE DUE TO WHEN IN USE ONE COMPARTEMENT SINK WILL BACKS UP(GREASE AND PARTICLES) AND HANDWASHING SINK NOT DRAINING. THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM AND BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,DRAIN PIPE NOT CONNECTED TO HANDSINK. PER MY REQUEST,MANAGER CALLED ENGINEER TO CORRECTED ISSUE. AT 10:15AM ABLE TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM AREA ONLY. MUST CORRECT ISSUE AT HANDWSHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND BY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT SAID REPAIRED SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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.
WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ALSO EXCESS RUST AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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.
BROKEN WOOD BASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF HANDWASHING SINK WERE ICE MACHINE IS STORED.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.
HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHROOM ARE NOT EASILY ABLE TO OPEN.INSTRUCTED TO 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.
BROKEN TILE AND CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED.
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
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING TO LIGH BULBS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS. AT DISHROOM.
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.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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.