ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Jul 27, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SIDE SMALL RIC TO REMOVE SPILLS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. MUST DEFROST 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.
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK FIXTURE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR 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 THE DRAINS IN THE REAR AND FRONT OF THE FACILITY WITHA BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 THE SIDES OF THE ICE CREAM STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AND NON FOOD PREP AREAS FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AREAS.
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 22, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 14, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM FRONT REACH-IN COOLERS (NEAR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR ICE CREAM COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS TO ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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 IN-USE COFFEE STIRRERS AND SPOONS STORED IN STAGNANT, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN-USE UTENSILS FROM WATER AND STORE ON CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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 THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS from 2/23/22 REPORT 255108 NOT CORRECTED ON-SITE: #55 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE OVENS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, AND BACK STORAGE AREAS-----FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE CASH REGISTER AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AND NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND USE CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREAS 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.
OBSERVED ICE SHIELD IN IN-USE ICE MACHINE SOILED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
OBSERVED RUSTED COMPONENTS OF EQUIPMENT AND NON-FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS OF EQUIPMENT (OVENS, WIRE SHELVES, COLD-HOLDOING EQUIPMENT) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT SO THAT NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR NON-FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS OF ICE MACHINE AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALONG DRIVE-THRU LINE TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILDUP 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.
OBSERVED PAPER CUP USED IN PLACE OF CONDENSATE DRAINAGE PIPE FOR COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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.