License
May 30, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE ROUGH, NOT SMOOTH, AND UNFINISHED, AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SAME COUNTER TO HAVE EXPOSED WOOD AND UNSEALED PLYWOOD BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN PREP AREAS.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND THE INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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 SMALL LEAK FROM HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AND USED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED ONE (1) OF THREE (3) FAUCET HANDLES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT TO NOT BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ARE AVAILABLE AND FUNCTIONAL. HOWEVER, THE CENTER HANDLE/MIXER DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND ALLOW THE SPRAYER NOZZLE TO FULLY OPERATE WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE CENTER HANDLE AND REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR SPRAYER TO WORK AS INTENDED.
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 MISSING CEILING PANELS (3) IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS MULTIPLE CEILING PANELS MISSING IN THE FRONT WAITING/DINING AREA, EXPOSING THE STUDS AND JOISTS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND ENCLOSE ALL STUDS AND JOISTS. OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL MISSING ABOVE/OVER THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, EXPOSING THE STUDS AND PLUMBING BEHIND THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WALL SECTION AND ENCLOSE ALL EXPOSED STUDS AND WALL CAVITIES.
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, May 30, 2025 · Original Source