SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Sep 26, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING AREAS. THE AREA WHERE THE WAFFLE CONES ARE MADE AND THE AREA LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS 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.
4-501.11: TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED BEHIND CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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.
6-201.11: WORK GROUT LINES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS FLOOR IS EVEN, AND MAINTAINED DRY WITHOUT STANDING WATER
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 3, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 13, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC WITHOUTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE
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
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGG, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM , WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68.9F AFTER RUNNING WATER AN EXTENSIVE TIME. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT HANDWASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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.
TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED BEHIND CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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.
WORK GROUT LINES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS FLOOR IS EVEN, AND MAINTAINED DRY WITHOUT STANDING WATER
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, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 24, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.