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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Complaint
Aug 27, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE LINING ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS WITH BLOOD STAINS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE AND MAINTAIN LININGS.
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.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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.
FOUND THE WALLS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA WITH MOLD LOOKING STAINS, DIRT AND BLOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 15, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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.
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE WALLS ARE NOT COVED IN THE MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING AND SEAL WALL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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 15, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 8, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEAT AND VEGETABLE PREP FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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.
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED MEAT DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR AT THE VEGETABLE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE WALLS ARE NOT COVED IN THE MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING AND SEAL WALL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.