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13 inspections
Short Form Complaint
Apr 27, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 17, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 13, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 40 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 65.8F, 10 POUNDS BEEF AT 58.3F, 3 DOZEN EGGS AT 66.0F, 5 GALLONS YOGURT SALSA AT 54.2F, AND 25 GALLONS OF MILK AT 53.6F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.310 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS DISPOSED VALUE AT 700 DOLLARS.
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
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 58.9F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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.
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, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 14, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 11, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.0 F AND 51.0 F INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ALONG COOKLINE AND INSIDE DAIRY REACH IN COOLER-CHICKEN, STEAK, MILK AND GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 30 LBS VALUED AT $150.00.
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
FOUND BOTH 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE AND DIARY REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 48.0 F AND 51.0 F. FOUND CHICKEN, MILK, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR BOTH COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER 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, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVERS 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.
CLEAN ALL COOKING SURFACES AND TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS, PREP TABLES, 1 BURNER STOVES, DEEP FRYER, PREP COOLERS INSIDE AND OUT, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT THE FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, THE FLOOR MIXER AND DOUGH SHEETER.
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.
1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND ALLEY FLOOR. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING ALLEY FLOOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Dec 6, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND TOILET INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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.
PREP TABLE SLUMPED DUE TO LEGS OF THE TABLE NOT EQUAL.TABLE IS IN POOR REPAIR.REPAIR/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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT IN PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST 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.
COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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.
WE OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP TABLE ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS: TWO DOZEN FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 61.7F,COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.9F;BONELESS CHICKEN WITH SAUCE AT TEMP OF 61.4F;CHICKEN KABOB AT TEMP OF 48.5F.PULLED BEEF AT TEMP OF 61.5F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEES.POUNDS 37.VALUE 200. 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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT IN PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PREP TABLE SLUMPED DUE TO LEGS OF THE TABLE NOT EQUAL.TABLE IS IN POOR REPAIR.REPAIR/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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
PREP COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 50F TO 60F. TEMPERATURE TAKEN WITH BOTH THERMOMETERS (SANITARIAN AND MANAGER). COOLERS MUST MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. 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.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST 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.
COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 22, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE LAGE COMPARTMENT SINK,AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND REPAIR MECHANICAL DRAIN RELEASE FROM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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.
FLOOR IN FRONT ON COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS REPAIRED HOW EVER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE FLOOR CEMENT AT REAR PREP AREA AT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 15, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT TWO HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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.
TCS HOT FOODS STORED AT FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 100.4F;BEEF SAMOSA AT 123.1F;117.5F,FRENCH FRIES AT TEMP OF 92.8F AND TWO LARGE POTS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 92.3F,94.5F AND 101.8F.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR MENTIONED TCS FOODS. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED ABD DENATURED: POUNDS 50, VALUE 115.CITATION ISSUED 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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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 USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE LAGE COMPARTMENT SINK,AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND REPAIR MECHANICAL DRAIN RELEASE FROM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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.
FLOOR IN FRONT ON COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS REPAIRED HOW EVER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE FLOOR CEMENT AT REAR PREP AREA AT SAID AREA.WATER LEAKING FROM ROOF TO REAR SECTION OF DINING ROOM.DINING ROOM IS CLOSED AND CONSTRUCTION REPAIR PERSON CALLED.PER MANAGER STATEMENT.
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 LIVE ROACHES(APPROX 6) INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. LIVE ROACHES WERE AT HINGHES OF THE DOOR AND INSIDE RUBBER GASKETS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: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.
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW CERTIFICATE,VALID ONLY FOR 3 YEARS.
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.
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FROM 2022. INSTRUCTED RE-NEW SAID CERTIFICATE,FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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.