License Re-Inspection
Apr 17, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CORNERS OF SOUTHSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MICROWAVE AND COFFEE MACHINE STORED IN EMPLOYEE SOUTHSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICROWAVE AND COFFEE MACHINE STORED IN EMPLOYEE SOUTHSIDE WASHROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SAID EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES AND CRATES OF BEVERAGES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN STORAGE, HALLWAY AND ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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
5-205.15: OBSERVED NO DRAINPIPE INSTALLED ON UTILITY SINK, WATER DRAINS ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL DRAINPIPE OF UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19: OBSERVED BOTH DOORS OF EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOMS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAID AREAS OF FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN LOWER WALL NEAR TOILET AND MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN NORTHSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SOUTHSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL HOLES AND REPLACE ALL MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS OF FACILITY 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
6-304.11: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN NORTHSIDE EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN NORTHSIDE EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source