Complaint
Sep 16, 2026
13 recorded violations
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOES NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE SERVING MENU ITEMS (SALADS, SANDWICHES, EGGS, ETC). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICAT MUST REMAIN POSTED WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKING, AND SERVING DURING OPERATING HOURS. 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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS
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 SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
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OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOOD (RAW EGGS) DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT LEAFY VEGETALBLES IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW READY TO EAT TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT FOODS, COOKED YELLOW RICE, PREPACKAGED ROASTED POTATOES WITH MEAT KABOBS, AND TABOULEH SALAD HELD INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. READY TO EAT FOODS MUST HAVE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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
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OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS LABEL ON CHEESE AND BROCCOLI SALAD AND FOR ROASTED CARROT AND PISTACHIO DIP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4" OPENING IN CORNER OF BACK EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET FIXTURE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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OBSERVED WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPLASTER WALL 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.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
5-203.13--- NO ACCESS TO A UTILITY SERVICE SINK. PREVIOUS SINK IS LOCATED IN AN INACCESSIBLE AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITHIN THE FACILITY. 4-301.16 6-201.11--- NOTED RAW WODDEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.-----MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.----ALL NEEDED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REPORT #2638756 6/18/2026. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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