SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 3, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS, AND PREP TABLES.
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.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING 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, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 24, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH IN A CREVICE BETWEEN THE LEDGE AND WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEDGE, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS, AND PREP TABLES.
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 THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING 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, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 23, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
6-202.15--- NOTED THE FRONT DOOR OF THE ENTRANCE WAY UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM TOP AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE DOOR TO COMPLETELY CLOSE.
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.
4-101.19-----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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.
4-601.11(B)---- INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
6-501.18---- NOTED DIRTY TOILET AND WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED 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.
6-201.11--- ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM THAT IS BUMPY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BEING USED AS SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AND HOLES MUST BE SMOOTHED DOWN/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IE: WASHROOM, DISH ROOM, BEHIND COOKS LINE, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND HALLWAY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS.----FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2623631 ON 9-10-25. 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2616448 ON 4-25-25 NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 10, 2025
Fail
18 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED ONE HOUR LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. 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.
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. EGGS AT 57.2F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 60.9F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 55.8F, DAIRY BASED GYRO SAUCE AT 54.7. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER NOTED AT 62.7F WITH TCS FOOD SUCH AS GYRO SAUCE AT 54.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. 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.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
NOTED THE FRONT DOOR OF THE ENTRANCE WAY UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM TOP AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE DOOR TO COMPLETELY CLOSE.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORED BAGGED READY TO EAT BREAD ON THE TOP A DIRTY GARBAGE CAN OR DIRECTLY UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST STORE FOODS PROTECTED.
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.
MUST PROVIDE HAT/HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLES.
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.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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 STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. DOOR RUBBER GASKETS OF THE DRAWER COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
NOTED DIRTY TOILET AND WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED 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.
OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER SPILLING OVER TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 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.
NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH ROOM. SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2616448 ON 4-25-25 NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.#56- OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source
License
Apr 25, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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.