Complaint
Apr 9, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FRIED CHICKEN 71.4 STORED IN CONTAINER AT ON RACK ACROSS FROM COOKSLINE. PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMED INSPECTOR CHICKEN IS PAR COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE PAR COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR UNTIL USED OR PROPERLY HOT HOLD COOKED FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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 wording
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY. NOTED BOTTLE WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES IN DISHROOM HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY DUE TO DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source