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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 16, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETHERS IN COOLING UNITS WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
4-501.11 OBSERVED SHELVING RACKS CONTAINING CLEAN DISHES AND KITCHENWARE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND TAPE USED AS A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION.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.
2-102.13 OUT C 09/08/2026 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 11, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(A) OUT PF 06/15/2026 OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR WITH INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS WALLS OF ICE BIN WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPINGS ON TO ICE. NOTED ICED USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION #7-38-005. 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.
4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETHERS IN COOLING UNITS WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. Edit
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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 75 OR MORE SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING ROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE SPACE BY STAIRS, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WORKING INGREDIENTS & BULK CONTAINERS, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS ON ALL PLUMBING FIXURES, LIQUOR WELLS AND DISHWASHING MACHINES. NOTED 5 LARGE COCKROACHES CRAWLING THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING SPACES...INSIDE SINK BASIN OF HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE (1ST FLOOR), ON FLOOR ALONGSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT NEAR MOP SINK, INSIDE DISHWASHING RACK INSIDE DISH MACHINE IN 1ST FLOOR BAR, ON FLOOR ALONGSIDE COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
4-501.11 OBSERVED SHELVING RACKS CONTAINING CLEAN DISHES AND KITCHENWARE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND TAPE USED AS A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD 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.
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BARS AS WELL AS REAR PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP FROM ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND COOLING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN IN ORDER 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11. OBSERVED LIGHTING INADEQUATE IN REAR PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION.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.
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 8, 2026
Fail
13 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (KIMCHI, SAUCES, RICE, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE 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.
OBSERVED 4 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED SANITZER STRENGTH AT 0PPM FOR ALL SAID MACHINES AT THIS TIME. INSRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL UNTIS TO PROPERLY SANITIZE KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS @ AT LEAST 50PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ALL UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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 APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS OF VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PSALMONREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITHOUT LABELS, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS...(PESTO, JAMS, NOODLES, KIMCHI, CURRY CHICKEN, HOUSE MADE SAUCES, MUSHROOMS, EGG ROLL FILLING). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL TCS FOODS STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AS REQUIRED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #-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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ROP PERFORMED ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN WITH APPROVED VARIANCE. APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS OF TCS FOODS (EGG ROLL FILLING, BEEF, BANANAS, GROUND PORK, LEAKS, AND OTHER ROOT VEGTABLES PACKAGED USING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMEN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN A 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. NOTED 2 REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINES STORED ON SHELVING RACKS ALONG WITH PACKAGING MATERIALS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SPECIAL PROCCESS AND PROVIDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. ROP MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION; PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. TOTAL COST $3000. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING SPECIAL PROCESS WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND REQUIRED VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIED PER CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON. #7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #32 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO RECEPTACLE SPACE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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 SHELVING RACKS CONTAINING CLEAN DISHES AND KITCHENWARE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND TAPE USED AS A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD 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.
OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BARS AS WELL AS REAR PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP FROM ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND COOLING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN IN ORDER 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHTING INADEQUATE IN REAR PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS 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 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION.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.
INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 17, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Dec 13, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 28, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR 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.