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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Mar 10, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED YELLOW SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION 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.
OBSERVED FACILITY USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE CORN ON THE COB AND BEEF IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS AND TO STORE IN EITHER FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
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, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 6, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE 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
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES 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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER WASHING OF MULTI USE UTENSILS. EMPLOYEE NOTED WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS IN THE FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THEN PUT THE DISHES/UTENSILS AWAY WITH OTHER CLEAN DISHWARES FOR USE. REVIEWED ALL DISH WASHING MUST BE DONE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REWASH ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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 THE FOLLOWING TCS COOKED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. EGGS AT 111.6F, HOT DOGS AT 113F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. 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.
NOTED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH THE SCOOP HANDLE IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR HANDLE INVERTED FROM THE ICE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. FLOORS UNDER FOODS AND STORED ITEMS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
NOTED WATER DAMAGED, ROTTED RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST 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.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SIDE OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
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.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING 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 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.