License
Jul 23, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OBSERVED IN THE WASHROOMS IN THE SMALL DINING AREA SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS.
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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE SMALL DINING AREA SIDE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP. OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF OUTER EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL/ALLEY AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL KITCHEN STAFF INCLUDING DISHWASHERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: CAN OPENER BLADE IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINER EXTERIOR SURFACES IN BASEMENT PREP; 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT AREA ACROSS FROM HANDSINK 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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source