SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Jul 28, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST 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.
OBSERVED DIRTY WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 31, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11/ NOTED WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST AND TO RESTORE WALLS AND CEILING TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
2-102.13/ NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISE AT ALL TIMES.
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, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 24, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR STORAGE, CLUTTER IN KITCHEN BEHIND DOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE BROOMS AND STORE MOPS INVERTED, AND PROVIDE SHELVES A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE GROUND FOR KEPT ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.
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 INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARD AT BOBA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR 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.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2561771 CONDUCTED ON 8/5/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME IN THE COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. SPECIALLY FOOD REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (38) OUT OPENING IS NOT PROTECTED. BOTTOM FRONT DOOR WITH AN 1/2" TO 1" GAP.REPAIR ISSUE.TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY (41) MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.(49) DEBRIS AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENTS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (55) DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS ,ETC. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.(55) BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD AND WALLS AT REAR AREA/UNDER HANDWASHING SINK. REPLACE/REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.