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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C)OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF DONUT DISPLAY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 24, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 45 SMALL LIVE ANTS CRAWLING UNDER COOLING UNITS, COFFEE STORAGE ACROSS FROM DONUT DISPLY (FRONT PREP) AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING RACKS CRAWLING ALONG BASEBOARD AND IN GROUT SPACES. NOTED APROXIMATLEY 7 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR CAKE DECORATING AREA AS WELL AS 7 MEDIUM SIZED LIVE BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAITNAIN.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF DONUT DISPLAY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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.
OBSEVRED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 5, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 29, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AND SERVING AREAS WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED MOP LEFT ON THE FLOOR IN SERVING AREA BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOW THEM AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594886, ISSUED ON DATE MAY 20, 2024 FOR #55, AS FOLLOWS: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED PINK DISCOLORATION ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE THE PANEL.
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.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER BETWEEN THE ICE CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source
License
May 20, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
REPAIR THE STOPPER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE LEFT SINK DOES NOT HOLD THE WATER, AND THE RIGHT SINK IS MISSING A STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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.