Complaint
Mar 10, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON REGISTER WITH GLOVES SWITCH TO PREP FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN CHANGING TASK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, 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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A PAN OF COOKED AND COOLED PORK NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. APPROXIMATELY 14LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $33 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET HEAD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source