4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SANITIZE. MUST 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.
5-203.13 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISE. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 11, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND-DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 OR MORE LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS..., SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN BETWEEN ALL GROCERY AISLES, UNDERNEATH CHIP SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, INSIDE BOXES STORED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHERE PREPACKAGED SNACKS AND CANDIES ARE STORED PRIOR TO DELIVERY, ALONG SOUTH WALL LEDGE, AND REAR LEDGE UNDER WINDOW, ON SHELVES CONTAINING DOG/CAT FOOD, ALCOHOLIC AND NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, IN BETWEEN CASES OF BEER, ALONGSIDE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN RECEIVING, BESIDE ALL LARGE BAIT BOXES ALONG BRICK WALLS, AND UNDER EXPOSED PIPING. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PRODUCE COOLER/SHELVES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER, ON TOP OF CARDBOARD BOXES STORING MISCELLANEOUS FOOD ITEMS, INSIDE OFFICE, AND ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON PREMISES. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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 INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SANITIZE. MUST 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 NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISE. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,
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 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH MISSING LID DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.
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 BUSTED BAGS OF CHIPS, TRASH, DIRT AND MISCELLANUES CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORE AND WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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.