Complaint
Nov 9, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official Wording
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s Notes
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO 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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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector’s Notes
POORY HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOUND FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING PHONE AND PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING PHONE/BODY, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND NO SOAP AT THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOR IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AT EVERY HAND-WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME. 7-38-030(C)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLBASE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s Notes
TONGS STORED IN RECYCLED #10 CANS. INSTRUCTE TO STORE IN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
FOUND LARGE #10 CANS OF NACHO CHEESE BEING REUSED TO STORE TONGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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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Gloves used properly
Inspector’s Notes
FOOD HANDLERS PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR CORNERS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS BY NACHO MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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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Allergen training as required
Inspector’s Notes
CFMS DO NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source