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2 inspections
Complaint
Feb 19, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.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.
FOUND HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY FASTENED TO WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-27-24 INSPECTION #2591680. VIOLATION 57.NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.7-42-090. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE. ALSO,COULD NOT PROVIDE TRAINING RECORDS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 27, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
9 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
INERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP OF ICE AND EXCESS DUST/GRIMES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR FRONT PLASTIC PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO 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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON DISCARDED BROWN PAPER BAG AT GARBAGE CONTAINER BY PUSHING SAID PAPER INSIDE THE SAID CONTAINER WITH BOTH GLOVED HANDS. WITH SAME GLOVES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RETURN AT PREP LINE AND PICKED UP SLICED ONIONS AND THAN BREAD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. MUST REMOVE GLOVES,HAND WASHING AND GLOVE HANDS AGAIN, PRIOR TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD.HANDWASHING IS REQUIRED EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER ON DUTY CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: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.
WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: 20 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F; 15 LBS OF DELI STYLE HAM AT TEMP OF 51.8F; 20 CARTONS WEIGHING 35 LBS OF MILK AT TEMP OF 52.2F; 20 LBS OF LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 51.4F; 20 CARTONS OF EGG WEIGHING 20 LBS AT TEMP OF 51.8F; AND CHEESE WEIGHING 5 LBS AT A TEMP OF 51.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED A TOTAL OF 115 LBS OF FOOD AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $250 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITAITON 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
WE OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 50F TO 52.1F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP 41F AND BELOW. TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN UNIT: TOMATOES, HAM, MILK, LETTUCE, EGG, AND CHEESE. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO CORRECTED PROBLEM BY TURNING ON THE UNIT.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 38.7F 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.
GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMZE PEST AND INSECT 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.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER(REAR AREA OF THE UNIT),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.
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. METAL DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AT EAST BY COOKING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR: BROKEN.WAS REPAIRED WITH METAL SHEETS WHICH PRESENTLY IS BROKEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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.
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.UNDER SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.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.