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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
Jun 11, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BRICK AND LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND BASE ALONG WALL BY REAR PREP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURES.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 15, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 10, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
No hot running water at both restrooms hand wash sinks for employees and customers. water temp 57f. Instructed to provide 100 f water temp at both restrooms. Priority violation 7-38-030.
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 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 5, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED (RAW BEEF, EGGS, TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOODS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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 LIQUID EGG CARTONS THAWING IN CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS VIA APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.
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 WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR (INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER) WITH IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT, UNABLE TO SEAL AGAINST DOOR FRAME AND UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR/DOOR LATCH MECHANISM TO ALLOW WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO CLOSE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS SUCH AS DOORS, SEALS, AND HINGES IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS.
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 EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP AND OTHER FOOD WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE OR OTHER SOILS 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 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 27, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BURGERS,CHICKEN,ETC.)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 BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS INOPERABLE. FOUND TOILETS UNABLE TO FLUSH IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C PLUMBERS ON PREMISES BY THE END OF INSPECTION TO REPAIR EMPLOYEE TOILETS. TOILETS WERE UNTAGGED.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO 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.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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.