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2 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Dec 9, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source
License
Dec 4, 2025
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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 SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO 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.
RAW CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION SPOILED WITH FOUL SMELL INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOOD AND MAINTAIN FRESH WHOLESOME FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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 APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 40-50 DROPPINGS IN WALKIN COOLER BEING USED FOR STORAGE AND 10-12 SMALL FLIES IN BATHROOM AND IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO 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.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, DUST AND FLOUR DEBRIS. FLOOR TILES IN FRYER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.