ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspections
Complaint
Jun 16, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER FILTER ATTACHED TO HAND SINK FAUCET BY DISH MACHINE. HAND WASHING SINK IS ONLY USED TO WASH HANDS.
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.
NOTED EXTERIOR OF REAR CHEST FREEZERS RUSTED AND CORRODED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE.
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 INTERIOR OF KITCHEN TURBO OVEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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.
NOTED NORTHWEST DRY STORAGE CLOSET FILLED WITH STACKED BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO DETECT PEST ACTIVITY/ PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY CLEANING.
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 DRY SEASONINGS IN UNLABLED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF BULK FOOD ITEMS GOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL 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.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A 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 EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT AROUND PIPING BEHIND THE COOKS LINE MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.----FLOORS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7-25-22 REPORT #2561204 NOT CORRECTED. #57- 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. 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.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LB DUCK NECKS IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN 5 LB INDIVIDUALLY VACUUM PACKED BAGS WITHOUT ANY LABEL ON THE PACKAGES. THE OWNER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN INVOICE OR ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STATED THEY WERE OBTAINED BY THEIR PARTNER IN BUSINESS. DID NOT OBSERVE A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE. ALL BAGS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL PROOF OF SOURCE IS PROVIDED TO C.D.P.H. PRIORITY 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.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, SUCH AS RICE, 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 NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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.
LEAK UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.----EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE DISHMACHINE HAND SINK AND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER.
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.