Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
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Complaint Re-Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
3 recorded violations
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
5-501.17 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 problemsPREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2633054 DATED 3/25/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND ON TOP OF THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN VARIOUS AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. UPON RE-INSPECTION STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, OFFICE AREA AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
3 recorded violations
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND ON TOP OF THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN VARIOUS AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsTOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
5-501.17 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
2 recorded violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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 problemsPREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2633054 DATED 3/25/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND ON TOP OF THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN VARIOUS AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
4 recorded violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SALES SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsTOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL CLUTTER AT CHECK STANDS AND IN BACK STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsPREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 17, 2025 REPORT #2625518 #38 OBSERVED RODENT (MICE) ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS, ALONG AND ON SALES SHELVES, IN CORNERS NEAR WASHROOMS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOORS, ON BOXES, ON TABLE, ALONG BOX BAILER, IN CHECK STANDS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
5 recorded violations
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingINSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT (MICE) ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS, ALONG AND ON SALES SHELVES, IN CORNERS NEAR WASHROOMS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOORS, ON BOXES, ON TABLE, ALONG BOX BAILER, IN CHECK STANDS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SALES SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsTOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CARPET ON FLOORS UNDER ALL SALES SHELVES IN NEED OF REMOVING TO ELIMANTE SMELL AND RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source