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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
Apr 24, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 28, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
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 WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING GROUND BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 20, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 28, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTER IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID AREA
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 FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN AISLE 11, 12 WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ACCUMULATED TRASH AND PRODUCT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISPLAY SET UPS IN SAID AREA OF FACILITY. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 21, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DELI AREA WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). PLEASE SEE THE BELOW VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100LBS OF FROZEN SPARERIBS STORED INSIDE OF FREEZER IN WHITE BOXES IN GROCERY AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THE INSPECTOR IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF SAID FOOD ITEM IS AN APPROVED SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SUPPLIER, INVOICES, BUYER SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. PORK SPARERIBS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF PACKAGED LIVER CHEESE AS WELL AS 40 LBS OF BUDDING SLICED DELI MEAT, ALL RANGING BETWEEN 50F-60F. ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLERS WHERE PREPARED SALADS AND PREPACKAGED POLISH SAUSAGES AND DESSERTS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST: $250.
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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR DOCK AREA, PRODUCE AREA, REAR PREP/DELI ON EXTERNAL SURFACES OF COOKING/ DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, STORED COOKWARE SLIDING DOORS OF MEAT AND PREPARED FOOD COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. 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 ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTER IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID AREA.
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 FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN AISLE 11 AND 12 WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ACCUMULATED TRASH AND PRODUCT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISPLAY SETUPS IN SAID AREA OF THE FACILITY. 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.