Complaint
Mar 26, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(POOLED EGGS), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.9-51.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 3LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED WATER FROM RUSTY AND DUSTY CONDENSOR CEILING VENT COVER IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO CONTAINER ON TOP SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH LEAK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED BOXES AND SHEET PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS IN FACILITY AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW UNCOVERED CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK 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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR LEAKING INTO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON WALK IN CONDENSOR CEILING VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN CONDENSOR CEILING VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS TILES IN DISHWASHING AREAS, NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREAS, NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source