4-201.11 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUSTED SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. Edit
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN ALL RPEP REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
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.
6-501.13 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN GROCERY UNDER COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS GREASE AND FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER HEAXY COOKING EQUIOMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 20, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OUT PF 07/22/2026 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT SANDWICH PREP ON MENU SIGN, AND BASEMENT PREP THROUGHOUT ON ALL ORANGE SHELVING RISERS, UNOPENED BOXES CONTAINING PRODUCT, PREP TABLES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 16 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAUSAGE STUFFING MACHINE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
4-201.11 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUSTED SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES 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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN ALL RPEP REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
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.
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LID WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHTLY FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. 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.
6-501.13 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN GROCERY UNDER COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS GREASE AND FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER HEAXY COOKING EQUIOMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
8-404.13(B:4) OUT PF 07/15/2026 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625710 ON 10/21/25 VIOLATION STATES #2-102.13 01/21/2026 No allergen certificate for food service MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. 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, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 15, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GRAB AND GO UPRIGHT COOLERS WITHOUT ANY LABELS (APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS ITALIAN ROAST BEEF, 25 LBS MEAT SAUCE , 20 LB SAUCE AND SAUSAGE, 40 LBS ESACAROLE AND BEANS. NOTED 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AS REQUIRED. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC AND DENATURED. TOTAL COST APPROXIMATELY $1300. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLING UNIT IN SANDWICH PREP AREA NOT AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT AT 50.1F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT SANDWICH PREP ON MENU SIGN, AND BASEMENT PREP THROUGHOUT ON ALL ORANGE SHELVING RISERS, UNOPENED BOXES CONTAINING PRODUCT, PREP TABLES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 16 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAUSAGE STUFFING MACHINE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUSTED SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES 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 EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN ALL RPEP REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
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 RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LID WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHTLY FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. 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.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN GROCERY UNDER COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS GREASE AND FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER HEAXY COOKING EQUIOMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625710 ON 10/21/25 VIOLATION STATES #2-102.13 01/21/2026 No allergen certificate for food service MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE ) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 74.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER @ MINIMUM 100F AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PRIORITY 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 THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS FISH SALAD, 5 LBS TUNA SALAD, 20 LBS VARIETY DELI MEAT. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANING BETWEEN 49-51F. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER IN SANDWICH PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC .
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 21, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
No discard date on packaged TCS food in Grab and go cooler that are stored for more than a day. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
Covering hot food with lids during cooling down process. Instructed to uncover during cooling down.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO sanitizer test strip for 3-comp sink QAC sanitizer solution. Instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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 allergen certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 18, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SUB SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED 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.
3-602.11 OBSERVED NO ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OF FROZEN DESSERTS (TIRAMISU BY ISABELLA). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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.
4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST AND A HOLE IN THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PREP TABLE.
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
6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 11, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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 DATE MARKED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN PARMIGIANA, CHEESE LASAGNA, SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS, ITALIAN BEEF, SOUP, EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, ETC.) STORED IN THE GRAB-AND-GO COOLERS BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS USING THE PREP DATE AS DAY#1. PRIORITY 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 ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OF FROZEN DESSERTS (TIRAMISU BY ISABELLA). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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 LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND STEREO IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND THE DISHWASHING AREA CEILING AND ABOVE THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 EXCESSIVE RUST AND A HOLE IN THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED WAS A BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR FOR THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PREP TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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.
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD 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.
CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.