OBSERVED THE LIDS MISSING ON THE SMALL GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM STALLS. MUST REPLACE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 24, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 19, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...ALSO OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.
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, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 2, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
MALE FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING BEVERAGES AND HANDLING ICE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD (FOOD DEFINITION INCLUDES ICE AND BEVERAGES)
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.
FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES OF ALL UPRIGHT COOLERS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 19, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO STAFF WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME IN WHICH FACILITY PREPARING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.
OBSERVED BASE COVING IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS 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.