4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND EXCESSIVE DUCT ON THREE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
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.
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD 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.
6-501.13 OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 4, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS BEEF, PORK, RICE, BEANS AND SLICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.. UNDER FRONT COUNTER ON SHELVING UNITS STORING KITCHENWARE (PLATES, CUPS) ALONG SIDE PREP COOLER, REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR SCTTERED NEAR GREASE TRAP AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN SAID STROAGE SPACE, INSIDE ELECTRICAL BOX AND UNDERNEATH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND EXCESSIVE DUCT ON THREE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD 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 FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 24, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 17, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-19-245 INSPECTION#2600335. VIOLATION 51. FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACUUM BREAKER AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Aug 19, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACUUM BREAKER AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source
License
Aug 16, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
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
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS/RESTROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE TAKE OUT MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACUUM BREAKER AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
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.