Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 29, 2026
7 recorded violations
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE HOLDER WHILE PREPARING BURGERS, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, SLICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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4-501.11 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN NEED OF SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN BETWEEN FRYERS AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILETROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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
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6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR FREEZING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MISCELLANEUS ITEMS AND ORGANIZE RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT.MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE
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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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source