Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 27, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASKIN ROBBIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. AN AIR AMIBIENT THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING 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.
OBSERVED NO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME FOR THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BAKERY AREA. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES. A LABEL WAS PROVIDED ON THE BULK CONTAINER DURING THE INSPECTION.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN. THE WIPING CLOTHS WERE REMOVED AND PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT USED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. THE MILK CRATES WERE REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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.