Complaint
Feb 10, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES SAUSAGE, EGGS.) MANAGER PROVIDED SCANNED COPY OF CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
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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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA BY DONUT DISPLAY AREA TO BE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AS IT WAS BLOCKED BY METAL TRAYS STACKED ON TOP OF THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REMOVED ALL TRAYS AND MADE SINK ACCESSIBLE.
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.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD (MILK CRATES AND BOXES OF CREAMERS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING OR ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA AT FRONT. OBSERVED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY (NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER) TO HAVE A LOOSE COLD WATER/RIGHT RIDE HANDLE, CAUSING THE WATER TO NOT BE ABLE TO BE TURNED OFF FULLY. HOT AND COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BASE OF FAUCET AND HANDLE OF SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD 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.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AVAILABLE.
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
OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BACK CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.
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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS JACKETS STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES USED FOR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM SINGLE SERVICE AND FOOD ITEMS.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source