ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
2 inspections
License Re-Inspection
May 1, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111--OBSERVED METAL DOOR LEADING DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE LEVEL ENTRANCE FROM THE SIDEWALK TO HAVE EXTREMELY LARGE GAP GREATER THAN AN INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. THE EXTERIOR METAL DOOR IS BENTS AND NOT FULLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT AND PEST PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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.
5-205.15--OBSERVED MISSING HANDLES ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE SCRAPE SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. SCRAPE SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MISSING HANDLES AND PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL FAUCET HANDLES.
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.
6-201.17--NOTED CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT COVERED WITH A PLASTIC TARP, WHITE INSULATION, AND PACKING FOAM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT THE CEILING FOR ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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
6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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 THE DRINK COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR TO HAVE A TORN GASKET HANGING OFF ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE (1) VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA ON PREP TABLE NEAR REAR EXIT. NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE APPROVAL IS AVAILABLE OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INPSECTION. TAGGED MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EQUIPMENT NOT TO BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH (FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG) TO START THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR ANY SPECIAL PROCESSES SUCH AS VACUUM PACKAGING, SOUS VIDE, SMOKING/CURING, SPROUTING, FERMENTING ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE HVAC/UTILITY ROOM CLOSET AT THE SOUTHWEST MOST END OF THE BASEMENT, AS WELL AS OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND WOOD AND LOOSE EQUIPEMNT ON THE FLOOR IN THE SOUTHEAST MOST CORNER OF BASEMENT WHEN YOU ENTER DOWN MAIN FRONT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT AND RODENT DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a).
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BAGS OF RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER AT ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT AND NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL 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 MISSING HANDLES ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE SCRAPE SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. SCRAPE SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MISSING HANDLES AND PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL FAUCET HANDLES.
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.
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID FULLY DISLODGED AND INTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER VISIBLE. LID IS DAMAGED AND NOT ABLE TO BE FULLY MAINTAINED CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND MAINTAIN ALL TRASH CONTAINERS WITH A TIGHT-FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
NOTED CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT COVERED WITH A PLASTIC TARP, WHITE INSULATION, AND PACKING FOAM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT THE CEILING FOR ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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 VERY DIM LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED LIGHTS TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE MAIN PREP AREA OVER THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPAIR ALL LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE MAIN GRILL/PREP AREA TO PROVIDE AN ADEQAUTE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING.
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.