Complaint
Aug 4, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGES, EGGS, AND CHEESE STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER TOP COMPARTMENT ON MAIN PREP LINE TO BE AT 64F TO 67.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 15 LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LID CLOSED TO ENSURE ITEMS AT TIME MAINTIAN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION WERAING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE DRAIN PIPE BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source