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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Sep 10, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON UNDER STAIRWELL TO SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 CLUTTER STORED ON UNDER STAIRWELL TO SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 27, 2025
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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 DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. 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.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, WAIT STATION AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 11, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHEILDS, AIR VENTS AND CEILING TILE ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS TO REMOVE LITTER.
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 11, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 13, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA, MISSING DRAINPIPE AND COVERED WITH LINENS, HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BACKING UP AND COVERED WITH PIZZA BOX, HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA COVERED WITH ICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR IN SECOND FLOOR WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.
OBSERVED CHICKEN SAUSAGE 64.8F AND RAW SAUSAGE 69.6F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 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 DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
OBSERVED A FEW CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AS NEEDED.
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 CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS UNDER SHELVES ON SECOND FLOOR STORAGE 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.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570276 DATE 1/26/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
In plain English
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