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5 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 4, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TO GO ITEMS (MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLED JUICES, TAFFY GRAPES, FRUITS, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) NOT LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, SOME ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 22, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT DURING THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED (BEEF). INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:05A.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. 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.
3-201.11 OBSERVED FACILITY SELLING MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLED JUICES, PICKLED CUCUMBERS AND TAFFY GRAPES WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE INVOICE FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY SELL ANY FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AN ADEQUATE INVOICE AND COPY OF THE SOURCE'S BUSINESS LICENSE TO SHOW PROOF THAT THE FOODS SOLD ARE FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC (11 BOTTLES OF MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLED JUICES, 19 CONTAINERS OF TAFFY GRAPES AND ONE JAR OF PICKLED CUCUMBERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TO GO ITEMS (MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLED JUICES, TAFFY GRAPES, FRUITS, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) NOT LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, SOME ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND ONE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
4-601.11 (C) OBSERVED SOME CHIP RACKS WITH GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 5, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 28, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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
OBSRVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
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
OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES AREA SUGAR AND CANDY STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS 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 UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 19, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH, DEBRIS AND LITTER. FLOORS ARE STICKY AND DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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.
FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE COOLERS AND THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL 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.