Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 17, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED METAL SCOOP STORED BURIED BENEATH FLOUR IN THE BASEMENT BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE METAL SCOOP FROM FOOD AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS SUCH THAT HAND-CONTACT SURFACES ARE KEPT OUT OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BULK WRAPPED PAPER TOWELS STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK WRAPPED PAPER TOWELS AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEFT-HAND FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING WHEN ACTIVATED BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD 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.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL-GENDER AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS TO ALLOW FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEXT TO FLOOR-MOUNTED UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SECTION OF WALL TO ELIMINATE HOLE AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source