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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 28, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM TO BE OPERABLE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 20, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT OPERABLE WITH A OUT OF SERVICE SIGN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WASHING UTENSILS WITH SOAP IN A BUCKET AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER WITHOUT SANITIZING UTENSILS. MUST SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS STORED ON TOP OF CHEMICAL IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST STORE SEPERATELY.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INCORRECT SANITIZING CHEMICAL TEST KIT (CHLORINE)TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR (QUATS)MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT ONES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DISPENSER ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT SAME.
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.
MUST CLEAN SLIMY BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM TO BE OPERABLE.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2606034 11/6/24 NOT CORRECTED.-#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK .#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN MIDDLE SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE
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.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 30, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 61Other
Official wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. A SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 14 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE UNDERSIDES OF THE COUNTER, ON THE CEILING, AND FLYING AROUND THE PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/30/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(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 FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING 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.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP FROM BOTH FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.