OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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.
FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER.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.
4-301.16---OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR DUMPING LIQUID WASTE AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A MINIMUM OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INSTALLED FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
License
Oct 28, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED EGG PLANT AT 50.1F-51.0F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.1F, LASAGNA AT 50.1F-51.1F, SLICED HAM AT 48.2F AND CHICKEN AT 51.0F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 22#'S OF FOODS WORTH $120.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS EGG PLANT,LASAGNA AND CHICKEN ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (**SEE COMMENTS).
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 MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE TWO (2) COOLERS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE, ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN SAID COOLERS.
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 BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR 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 A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER.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 WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 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.