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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint
Dec 16, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS ON THE OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER.
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.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED; MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
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 PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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 AREA AROUND WOKS AT WOK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELF 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER MATTER: WOK STATION, UNDER PREP COOLERS, UNDER SHELVES AND SINKS.
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 SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 31, 2025
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST ELEVATE BUCKETS OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
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.
MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
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.
MUST REMOVE PAPER LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS,FOILED & CARDBOARDON STOVE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS .
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 BUCKETS BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.
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.
MUST GROUT FLOORS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHEET METAL WALL PANELS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT .
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
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 3, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP ON PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE A LID WITH A STRAW TO CONSUME DRINKS.
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.
5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS .
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 3, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 27, 2024
Fail
15 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED HIM SQUIRT SOAP ONTO CUTTING BAORD AND KNIFE,USED A SCRUBBER TO WASH SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND USED CUTTING BOARD TO CUT MEAT ON WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT SINK.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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 SOILED APRONS WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
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.
MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
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 PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS .
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 BUCKETS AND BOXES BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.
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.
MUST GROUT FLOORS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHEET METAL WALL PANELS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT HAND SINK.
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 EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST 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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(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 MALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP ON PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE A LID WITH A STRAW TO CONSUME DRINKS.
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.
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT AREA AND IN REAR NEXT TO AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST 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.