License
Jun 4, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR AND AT BASE AND TOP LEFT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PALLETS AND PIECES OF WOOD USED FOR ELEVATION IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER AND BOXES STORED ON PALLETS OR FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR, IN CASHIER AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AND REAR LIQUOR STORAGE NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE USAGE OF PALLETS AND PIECES OF WOOD FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CONVENIENTLY LOCATED SERVICE SINK THAT SHALL HAVE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS AND FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DOOR OF EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENING AROUND LIGHT SWITCH/OUTLET COVER IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OPENING AROUND LIGHT SWITCH/OUTLET COVER IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND STAINED CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND STAINED CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND REPAINT STAINED CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN OFFICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source