Complaint
Mar 19, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 158 F AT FINAL RINSE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMAL 180 F AT FINAL RINSE GUAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA.
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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source