OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE 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, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 26, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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 TCS FOODS(MARINATED CHICKEN, MAIRINATED PORK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 50.F-52F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8LBS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $100. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE FACILITY AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW IS ABLE TO BE MAINTAINED. (EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AT THIS TIME) 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.
OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE 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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
UNUSED/NON WORKING ITEMS IN REAR (OLD BEER COOLER, UTILITY SINK, ETC. INSTD TO REMOVE 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, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 27, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR, HANDLES OF PREP HANDWASH SINK, AND ALL FANS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEAN, GREASE CONTAINER LID OPENED, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON CONTAINER AND GREASE WITH LIQUID WASTE NOTED ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA CLEAN & DRY IN ADDITION TO CONTAINERS CLEAN AND COVERED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
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 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPE AT BOTTOM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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 NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY MANAGER WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 10, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITIATION MANAGER 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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 ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW IN ICE BIN. (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.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.
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPE AT BOTTOM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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 NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY MANAGER WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 26, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES
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
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, OR SERVED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 18, 2023
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/8/23 REPORT 2576992 NOT CORRECTED: 52 5-403.12: **C** Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. 55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT (UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER, SHELVES, OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STOVE, OVEN AND ALL NON RELATED ITEMS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS 4 WHEELER) INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.