SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Short Form Complaint
Aug 11, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, 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, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 7, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, 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, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 18, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE OF COLD BREW COOLER.
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 FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE, WALK IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING UNIT.
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 CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION HOOD OVER REAR OVEN.
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, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 23, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 16, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (MILK, EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. EGG FOLDS-48.2F.10LBS. SAUSAGE-45.0F-47.7F.7- GALLONS MILK-47.1F-47.7F.5.0 GALLONS OATMILK-48.4F-50.7F.4-GALLONS-ALMOND MILK-47.8F-48.2F.5.0 GALLONS-CREAM-47.3F-47.5F.IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER, THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F.APPX. 21 GALLONS.20LBS. $1,000.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. AFTER WAITING A WHILE CHECKED THE TEMPERATURE AND IT CAME DOWN TO 39.6F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566891 11/10/22 NOT CORRECTED.#37-: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #47-OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT MUST BE ELIMINATED, AND ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS MUST.#49-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER, DIRTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE BIN STORAGE CARTS IN PREP AREAS.:#55- MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK-IN COOLER.:#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(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.