Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 28, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND 4 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, TOILET LEAKING THROUGH BASE WHEN FLUSHED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.18: **C** Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WALL BASE PEELING OFF AND COVED FLOOR TILES BROKEN OFF INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
4-202.18: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial Wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2645627 DATED FOR 10/21/2026: #386-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE UTILITY SINK, 3 COMP AND STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE. NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY OBSERVED INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
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 28, 2026 · Original Source