OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH, DURABLEM 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jun 13, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NOTED AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST EXTEND THE RODENT PROOF STRIP TO SEAL OPENING ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.
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.
RAW WOODEN SUPPORT 2X4'S UNDER THE BOX FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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.
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ON THE WALL AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHICH IS BUMPY AND UNEVEN, UNABLE TO CLEAN, MUST BE SMOOTHED DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND 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.