Complaint
Mar 17, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
DRY FOOD STORAGE AND DEEP FREEZER STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM (WATER TANK, CONDENSOR UNITS, ETC), INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND MAINTAIN STORED IN PROPER AREA.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSDT TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
MULTI USE EQUIPMENT/CONTAINERS STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM (HOT WATER TANKS, CONDENSOR UNITS). INSTD TO REMOVE FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND STORE IN PROPER STORAGE AREA
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
SMALL CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source