Suspected Food Poisoning
Sep 5, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS COMPLETELY BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) 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.
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FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TCS FOODS (CHEESE APPROXIMATELY 60LBS.) BEING STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED AND OWNER NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A RECEIPT OR INVOICE FOR ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE ON APPROVED SOURCE ITEMS. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
TCS FOODS (CHEESE) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND REPACKAGED. MAINTAIN SAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER DOES NOT WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND RUST-FREE SURFACE.
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE FREEZERS/COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source