OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS 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.
REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 15, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 1, 2024
Fail
13 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE FRONT SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED WITH A DIRTY COFFEE POT INSIDE. REVIEWED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) 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 FOODS NOT BEING STORED PROTECTED INSIDE COOLERS. OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED, READY TO EAT TURKEY AND HAM INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND RAW BEEF PATTIES AND STEAK STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT SLICED HAM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED A LARGE 5 GALLON CONTAINER OF PREPARED SOUP IMPROPERLY COOLING ON THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE. SOUP TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 111.F. COOK STATED THE SOUP WAS PREPARED THREE HOURS PRIOR. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES, TIME/TEMPERATURES FOR COOLING COOKED TCS FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS SOUP. 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 115.7F AND 1 LB GRILLED ONION IN SAME STEAM TABLE AT 109.2F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
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.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
NOTED PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP SURFACES AND NOT IN THE PROVIDED SANITIZING BUCKETS IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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 CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND CLEAN TABLEWARE BEING IMPROPER STORED ON THE FLOOR AND ON BULK OIL CONTAINERS IN THE HOT WATER AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
MUST NOT USE INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE STORED BREAD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.FLOORS MUST 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA PROVIDED.
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.
no proof of allergen training or certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers. must provide.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-12-23 REPORT #2575795. #47- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.