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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
Sep 30, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE GAUGE READING 200F BEING USED. HOWEVER THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE WAS READING AT 166F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FINAL RINCE FOR HOT WATER DISH WASHING MACHINE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 180F TO 194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. 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 SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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 SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE LINEN STORAGE BOX DIRT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE AREA AND SURROUNDINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 17, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 4, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED MACHINE PRIOR TO INSPECTION END. TESTED AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. TAG REMOVED AND MANAGER ABLE TO RESUME USE OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.
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 THE SMALL GREY MINI FRIDGE IN KITCHEN AND TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
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.
OBSERVED IN USE SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN GARAGE AND IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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.
OBSERVED THE WOODEN SHELF LOCATED IN THE CORNER NEXT TO STANDING COOLERS IN GARAGE STORAGE/PREP AREA TO NOT BE NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR PROVIDE A NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE REPLACEMENT.
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 LEFT SIDE/EAST SIDE UNISEX BATHROOM TO BE WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX BATHROOM.
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 BUILD UP OF DUST ON FLOOR FROM WALL REPAIRS OCCURRING AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRAIN SPILLAGE AND CHUNKS OF SUGAR, AS WELL AS LOOSE VEGETABLES ON THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE/PREPARATION AREA IN THE GARAGE. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP OF THICK BUILD UP OF SOAP AND YELLOW LIQUIDS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO AND BELOW THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GRAINS AND LOOSE VEGETABLES AS WELL AS ALL BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE IN FRONT BAR AND GARAGE STORAGE/PREP 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 15, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 31, 2024
Fail
15 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
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 A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE 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.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). .
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 EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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 POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE RACK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS WITH DEBRIS,TOP EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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 CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2579912 DATED:08/10/2023 #49 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN GARAGE STORAGE ROOM. #55 6-201.11-----NOTED MOLDY/BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE AND DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/7/2024. 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS)CHICKEN,SOUP,POTATOES ETC.IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (POTATOES,BEEF STEW,CHICKEN ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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 NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE KITCHEN MAIN PREP LINE 2-DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS 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.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS 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 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH DAMAGED LID AND LARGE OPENING AND NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT A FITTING LID TO SAID DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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.