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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 10, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 24, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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.
2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW AND ALWAYS CLOSE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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 24, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 20, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED 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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVS AND SINKS.
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, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 14, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, DONUT CASE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK. THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS NOT REACHING A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AS REQUIRED. TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 50F AND 55F. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING 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.
THE ICE MACHINE COVER TO THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IS OFF OF THE UNIT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.
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 A LEAK AT THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SINK FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY 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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 13, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.8 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS AND DISCONTINUE USE OF COOLER. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED WHEN CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST REINSPECTION.
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.
DOOR GASKETS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
SOAP DISPENSOR AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. SOAP IS AVAILABLE HOWEVER DISPENSOR IS SLOW TO DISPENSE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH BETTER FUNCTIONING DISPENSOR.
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.
FOUND EGGS, SAUSAGE, AND TURKEY SAUSAGE IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.3-58.9 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS AND DISCONTINUE USE OF REACH IN COOLER. TOTAL VALUE $50.00 10 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE IN A HAIR RESTRAINT. NO FLOWING HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.