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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Apr 28, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
May 19, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
COOKS LINE 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.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB COOKED ITALIAN BEEF HELD ON A COLD HOLDING COOKS LINE (ICE SHEET UNDER PAN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 62.6F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SLICED, TCS TOMATOES IN THE SAME COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING METHODS, COLD HOLDING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORE BOTTLED CHEMICALS ON STORAGE SHELVING OF CLEAN POTS AND PANS.
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.
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER BLADE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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.
THE IN FLOOR UTILITY SERVICE IN PREMISES AS BEEN COVERED UP WITH A RAW WOODEN BOARD AND METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MAKING IT INOPERABLE AND NOT IN USE. MUST REINSTALL UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT HOT AND COLD RUNNING RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WASTE WATER.
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.
ALL UNUSED STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY IE: EQUIPMENT, PILED ITEMS UNDER TARPS, BUCKETS ETC...MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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 PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL 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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 19, 2025
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
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. 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
MANAGER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED PERSON WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUP, CHILI ETC). 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT/COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR KITCHEN.
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 SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.
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.
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
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 DEBRIS AND LEAF BUILD UP ALONG WASTE RECEPTACLES IN REAR DUMPSTER AREA. MAINTAIN AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS AND LEAF BUILD UP.
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 HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 CFPM TO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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.