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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Complaint
Mar 12, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM AT THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 23, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 25, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FOODS SUCH AS 3 PANS OF COOKED BRISKET, SHREDDED LAMB MEAT AND POTATO DUMPLINGS WERE FOUND RANGING FROM 45F-58F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $500.00. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jun 9, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 2, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 21, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS TURKEY SHAWARMA, CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS, WHOLE AND PUREED BEANS, BEURRE MONTE (BUTTER SAUCE), CUMIN GLAZE, AND LATKES (POTATOE PANCAKES) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.8 F - 56.6 F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 58 LBS VALUED $313 BAGGED AND DISCARDED IN COMPOST BIN BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 48.7 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. 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.
NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND SHELF IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ANY KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE ELEVATED A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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 21, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jun 10, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 14, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH OPEN CREVICES. MUST REPLACE.
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.
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE OR DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK ----ALSO MUST NOT STORE CLEAN INVERTED POTS ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SAME SAID SINK.
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.
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS OR PARCHMENT PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.