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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Sep 2, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE SAUCE FOR CHIPS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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 BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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 THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST 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.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AROUND THE DESK TO REMOVE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 5, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN OFFICE 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.
4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT WINDOW SILLS.MUST DEFROST GLASS REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AND PIZZA/ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.
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
4-301.14 : OBSERVED A HOME VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE SEVERAL TABLE TOP FRYERS,GRILL AND PIZZA OVEN MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION SYSTEM DUCTED TO ROOF AND ANSUL SYSTEM.
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.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT AND LOWER SHELF OF CART.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING ON SALES FLOOR & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,WALL AND CEILING ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH 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.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,FRONT WINDOW SILLS.MUST DEFROST GLASS REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AND PIZZA/ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.
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
4-301.14 : OBSERVED A HOME VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE SEVERAL TABLE TOP FRYERS,GRILL AND PIZZA OVEN MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION SYSTEM DUCTED TO ROOF AND ANSUL SYSTEM.
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.
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589934 2/22/2024 NOT CORRECTED- #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM,MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA, MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP AREA. #55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 22, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TABLE TOP PIZZA UNIT AT 109.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT DURING INSPECTION NOW IT'S AT 172.4F.(COS)(PRIORITY 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.
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT AND LOWER SHELF OF CART.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP IN FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS AND FILLING UP SINKS ABOVE RIM AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ON SALES FLOOR,LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,WALL AND CEILING ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A HOME VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE SEVERAL TABLE TOP FRYERS,GRILL AND PIZZA OVEN MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION SYSTEM DUCTED TO ROOF AND ANSUL SYSTEM.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560850 7/18/2022 NOT CORRECTED-#51- 5-203.13 : MUST RELOCATE MOP SINK FROM IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM,MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA, MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP AREA. #55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO FOODS SUCH AS 4OZ. SLICED SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 106.5F-120.9F INSIDE OF TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. $8. 4 OZ.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,FRONT WINDOW SILLS.MUST DEFROST GLASS REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AND PIZZA/ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.
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 FOOD HANDLERS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.