Complaint
Apr 2, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE BINS AND IN ICE BIN TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS OR WITH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS OR ICE.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, BURNT RICE, AND SCRAPS OF FOOD IN THE BOTTOM CATCH TRAY OF THE OVEN NEXT TO HAND SINK IN REAR OF PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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 THE COLD WATER HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK SNAPPED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH HANDLES IN GOOD 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE DOOR PREP COOLER OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNPLUGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY IF NOT NEEDED OR IN USE.
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 wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FIVE (5) LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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 2, 2025 · Original Source