Complaint
Apr 9, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO ONE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS, IE...COOKED CHICKEN, TACOS, BURGERS ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON ON SITE THAT HIS CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AND NEEDS TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES AND HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO SIGNED COPIES OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ AND SIGN POLICY AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.
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NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH HIS BARE HANDS. HE TOOK OUT A PAN OF DELI HAM AND WENT TO THE MIDDLE OF THE PAN TOOK OUT 2 SLICES, THEN TOUCHED 2 DIFFERANT HAMBURGER BUNS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. HE ALSO TOOK OUT 2 RAW HAMBERGUR PATTIES THAT HE PUT ON THE GRILL TO COOK FOR BUNS. AFTER BEING ASKED TO PUT GLOVES HE CONTINUED TO TOUCH THE FOOD WITH HIS BARE HANDS. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF PAR COOKED CHICKEN SITTING ON WINDOW LEDGE BY GRILL. CHICKEN WAS FOUND TO BE IN BAD TEMPERATURE OF 50-70 DEGREES. ALL CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 1 PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN WAS FOUND IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 119.3 DEGREES. CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED. 50LBS $200.00 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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE A WHITE POWDER SPILL. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PIC ON SITE DURING INSPECTION
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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED IN BATHROOM INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source