Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Bundoo Khan
2537-2539 W Devon Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Bundoo Khan last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 9 inspections on record, from Oct 30, 2023 to Oct 2, 2026.
- Has Bundoo Khan ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 30, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 28Chemicals
Official Wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HEAVY USE OF BORIC ACID ALONG WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION IN KITCHEN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE PESTICIDES APPLIED ACCORDING TO THE LABEL BY A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES OF BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS, GRILL AND CONTAINER OF OIL COOKING ON THE 1-BURNER STOVETOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, CONTAINERS, ETC.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s Notes
5-501.115 MUST MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS CLEAN. REMOVE LITTER.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
UNCLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INCLUDING A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. MUST REMOVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. CLEAN ALL ELSE.
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 problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2642765 ON 9/15/26 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. #38 - OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES AT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, STAIRWELL, CEILING, AND BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CONTINUE TO CAULK AND SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS, ETC. REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EQUIPMENT.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 22, 2026
Fail
22 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
5-204.11 OBSERVED A PREP TABLE AND STAND MIXER IN A BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE MIXER AND FOOD PREP TABLE INTO THE ADJACENT FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
3-602.11 OBSERVED SPICES AND SAUCES STORED OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.112 OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COUNTERS, ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT.
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 insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
3-305.12 OBSERVED SPICES AND PREP TABLES STORED BENEATH WASTE WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE PREP TABLES BENEATH THE WASTE WATE LINES OR PROPERLY SHIELD THE WASTE WATER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES OF BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS, GRILL AND CONTAINER OF OIL COOKING ON THE 1-BURNER STOVETOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
5-501.115 MUST MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS CLEAN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.11 SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. REGROUT THE BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXHAUST FANS IN THE WASHROOMS WIH CAKED ON DUST AND DEBRIS.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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 issuesnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2642765 ON 9/15/26 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. 38 - OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, CRAWLING ON BOXES OF OPEN POTATOES AND ON THE SHEET TRAY WITH DOUGH BALLS ON THEM, INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER, ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, AND INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL CABINET NEAR THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE AND EXIT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
5-204.11 OBSERVED A PREP TABLE AND STAND MIXER IN A BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE MIXER AND FOOD PREP TABLE INTO THE ADJACENT FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
3-602.11 OBSERVED SPICES AND SAUCES STORED OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.112 OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COUNTERS, ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT.
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 insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
3-305.12 OBSERVED SPICES AND PREP TABLES STORED BENEATH WASTE WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE PREP TABLES BENEATH THE WASTE WATE LINES OR PROPERLY SHIELD THE WASTE WATER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES OF BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS, GRILL AND CONTAINER OF OIL COOKING ON THE 1-BURNER STOVETOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s Notes
5-501.115 MUST MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS CLEAN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.12 CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL AND BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BENEATH THE STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERTOP. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXHAUST FANS IN THE WASHROOMS WIH CAKED ON DUST AND DEBRIS.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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 issuesnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2642765 ON 9/15/26 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. 38 - OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, CRAWLING ON BOXES OF OPEN POTATOES AND ON THE SHEET TRAY WITH DOUGH BALLS ON THEM, INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER, ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, AND INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL CABINET NEAR THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE AND EXIT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 15, 2026
Fail
18 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS REACHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 25Food temperature
Official Wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE AND CRAWLING AROUND BOXES OF PACKAGED BREAD AND TRASH BAGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING 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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WERE PROVIDED FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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 issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS REACHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 25Food temperature
Official Wording
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE AND CRAWLING AROUND BOXES OF PACKAGED BREAD AND TRASH BAGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING 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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WERE PROVIDED FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Allergen training as required
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 29, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND SOME SMALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.MUST SEAL.
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, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
3-307.11--- OBSERVED TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING WITH TORN EXPOSED INSULATION SURROUNDING THE PIPING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH SUCH PIPING AND RESEAL ALL WASTE WATER PIPING TO BE LEAK PROOF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
: 6-201.11-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 27, 2025
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official Wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS SUCH AS COOKED VEGETABLES, COOKED LENTILS, COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI (RICE), COOKED TOMATO BASED SAUCE IN VARIOUS REACH IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES NOTED ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-35-005 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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 29Other
Official Wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES WITH ASSORTED R.O.P MEATS IN THE BOX FREEZER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF TIME, DATE, AND PRODUCT. R.O.P MARINATED CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A PREP DATE ONLY AND AN R.O.P LARGE BONE IN STEAK WITH NO LABELING OF ANY KIND HANGING INSIDE A DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER WITH OTHER ASSORTED NON-R.O.P. STEAKS. REVIEWED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CRITERIA AND HACCP REQUIREMENTS IF HELD LONGER THAN 48 HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS. 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.
More about other findingnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING WITH TORN EXPOSED INSULATION SURROUNDING THE PIPING.UNCOVERED WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE SPICE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH SUCH PIPING AND RESEAL ALL WASTE WATER PIPING TO BE LEAK PROOF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s Notes
SOILED PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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 problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED SCOOPS AND SPOONS IN VARIOUS CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD INSIDE THE FOODS AND INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS, LADLES, UTENSILS USED FOR FOODS.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTIN ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYER STATION.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON CASES OF FOOD OR IN FOOD PREP/CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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 issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585175 ON 11-14-23 NOT CORRECTED. #40- 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN. #55- OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 14, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.114 OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 30, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DRYING RACK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source