4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MEAT PREP TABLE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING 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.
6-501.114// NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN DISHROOM AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. STORE KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
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 31, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 24, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 11Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 CONTAINERS OF PACKAGED "KUBA" FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN FRONT FREEZER. ALL OF THE CONTAINERS OF KUBA WHERE NOT LABELED. INSPECTOR WAS INFORMED BY PIC THAT IT WAS PREPARED AT HOME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS PURCHASE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 - COS.
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 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF COLD HELD TCS FOODS DELIVERED AND SOLD. THERMOMETER ON SITE MEASURES TEMPERATURES 110 F - 220 F. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
NOTED CUTTING BOARD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MEAT PREP TABLE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. 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.
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN DISHROOM AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. STORE KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
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 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 20, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT OF REGISTER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY, LIST OF INGREDIENTS(IF 2 OR MORE).
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.
4-501.12--OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 9, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT OF REGISTER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY, LIST OF INGREDIENTS(IF 2 OR MORE).
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO WATER LINE. 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.
OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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 TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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 ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE SLICING MEAT WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING OPEN FOOD. EMPLOYEE PUT ON HAT DURING INSPECTION.
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.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD BOXES OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNCESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES 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.