Complaint
Apr 1, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CFM, ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CFM MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. THE CFM, JASMINE GAMA, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:40AM. 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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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (PREVIOUSLY COOKED PORK AND GROUND BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 57F AND AT 55.3F, RESPECTIVELY, LEFT ON PREP AREA TABLE/SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD (APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT THE COST OF $20 AND 2LBS OF PORK AT THE COST OF $12) AND DENATURE AND A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS. 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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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER(S), FREEZER UNIT AND DISPLAY COOLER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOIL USED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE COVERS.
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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/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.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK NEAR THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE DISPOSABLE TOWELS ARE PROVIDED.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AND NEAR THE FRONTLINE AREAS.
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 1, 2026 · Original Source