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2 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 29, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERNAL COMPONENTS FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF HARD WATER AND MINERAL DEPOSITS.
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.
5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE/UNABLE TO LOCATE AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED AT THE EAST SIDE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/LOCATE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
May 21, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL WITH SAID CERTIFICATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION CURRENTLY HAS A MANAGER TRAINING CLASS CERTIFICATE, BUT NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. 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.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL WITH A DOG ENTER FACILITY, ORDER A DRINK AS WELL AS A "PUP CUP" FOR THE ANIMAL, AND PROCEEDED TO WAIT IN THE FACILITY WITH DOG WALKING AROUND THE INDIVIDUAL FOR AT LEAST 10 MIN WHILE THEY WAITED FOR THEIR ORDER. MANAGER DID NOT MAKE ANY EFFORT TO QUESTION OR ASK INDIVIDUAL TO REMOVE PET/ASK THE INDIVIUAL TO WAIT OUTSIDE, EVEN AFTER MANAGER WAS REMINDED BY INSPECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ANY EFFORT TO REMOVE ALL PETS FROM FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. INDIVIDUAL WITH PET LEFT PREMISES ONCE ORDER WAS RECEIVED.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF PAPER GOODS AND TOILET PAPER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE EAST MOST EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERNAL COMPONENTS FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF HARD WATER AND MINERAL DEPOSITS.
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 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE/UNABLE TO LOCATE AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED AT THE EAST SIDE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/LOCATE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE.
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.