Recent Inspection
Aug 3, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,EGGS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM.TORN DOOR SWEEP. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
In plain English
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET OF BASEMENT PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG.
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
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, SLICER, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, TABLES, AND INSIDES AND OUTSIDES OF COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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
WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED WITH EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT. MUST REMOVE FOAM PROTRUDING FROM WALLS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS THOUGHT OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STICKINESS.
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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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source