Complaint
Apr 15, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBERVED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (BOWLS, PLATES, STORED GLASSES) STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED BY DISH STORAGE RACK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, CONTAINERS INGREDIENT DOUGH MAKERS, FRYERS, WOKS, RICE COOKERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE OBSERVED WITH MODERATE BUILDUP PRESENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT SERVICING, AND CLEAN SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTION TO PEST.MUST MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP, REPLACE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source