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Sep 23, 2026
9 recorded violations
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PIC THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND HOLDER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOUTHEAST HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. HOT WATER DOES NOT WORK INDEPENDENTLY OF HOSE ATTACHED TO AND CONTROLLED BY THE HOT WATER VALVE UNDERNEATH SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HOSE AND RESTORE HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO 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.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED (EX: CHOPPED STEAK SANDWICH AND BURGERS). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO PROVIDED CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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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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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. NOTED AMBIENT AIR OF 2 SLIDING DOOR DISPLAY COOLER AT 47.7 F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO 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
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NOTED A 6 INCH WIDE, HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL DOORS.
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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OBSERVED RUSTED BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN CENTER OF PREP AREA AND RUSTED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source