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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
Apr 17, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COFFEE, SHAKE AND ICE CREAM MACHINES, ALSO COUNTER TOP WHERE MACHINE ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Apr 16, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 18, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINKS ON PREMISES. FOUND HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDSINKS ON PREMISES RANGING BETWEEN 40F AND 80F. TWO HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND TWO IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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 THE HANDSINK IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SAME SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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 DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE SUB PUMP AND SYRUP BOXES FOR THE SODA MACHINES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED 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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.
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.
5-204.12 : OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY LINE (SODA,TEA & COFFEE ,MC CAFE MACHINES,ETC.)MUST INSTALL 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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.
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.
OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY LINE (SODA,TEA & COFFEE ,MC CAFE MACHINES,ETC.)MUST INSTALL 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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597122 7/08/24 NOT CORRECTED- #51-5-204.12 :STILL OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 8, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A CLEAR PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND SAID SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.(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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
OBSERVED A LIVE SMALL BLACK AND BROWN DOG ON A LEASH WALKING AROUND WITH A FEMALE CUSTOMER IN LOBBY WAITING TO ORDER FOOD AND SHE THEN PICKED UP THE DOG WHILE AT REGISTER AND PLACED & WAITED FOR HER ORDER WITH DOG IN ARMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONLY SERVICE DOGS ARE ALLOWED. CUSTOMER DID LEAVE PREMISES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER #6 AND MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.
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 SPILLAGE INSIDE OF MC CAFE PREP COOLER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY 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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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.
MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES NEAR GRILL.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2564187 9/23/22 NOT CORRECTED- #51-5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.