Complaint
Feb 10, 2026
15 recorded violations
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (OMELETTE,SALMON,SALAD,PASTA,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:30 A.M.(COS)(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.
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(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.
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PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
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OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES ON SERVING LINE HANDLING FOOD AND CHEWING GUM AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA STANDING AT PASTRY COUNTER EATING MUST EAT IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND NO EATING WHILE HANDLING FOODS.(COS)
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.
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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
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OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON TALKING WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES AT DISH WASHING AREA REMOVE HIS HAT FROM HEAD AND SCRATCHED HIS HAIR ON HEAD PLACED CAP BACK ON HIS HEAD WALKED BACK INTO FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLED A SKILLET BY THE HANDLE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS THEN HE WAS TOLD TO WASH HIS HANDS HE RINSED HIS GLOVED HANDS AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WIPED GLOVES ON APRON.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND USE HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR DRYING HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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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NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
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OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS SLICED AVOCADO BY MALE FOOD HANDLER ARRANGED ON TOP OF OMELETTES.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD AND USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA #2, NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
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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.
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GLOVES USED PROPERLY
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IMPROPER USGAE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER INSIDE OF PREP COOLER #4.
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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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5-205.15: OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT MIDDLE HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK ON EASTSIDE WALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO SAID HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILETS IN LEFT AND MIDDLE STALLS ON WESTSIDE OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH NON WORKING TOILETS IN LEFT AND MIDDLE STALLS ON WESTSIDE OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: THERE ARE FOUR OTHER TOILETS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.)
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR OVEN & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PIZZA PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASE UNDER BAR ICE BIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE.
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
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6-304.11: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN ALL WASHROOMS(MEN'S, WOMEN'S, WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN ALL WASHROOMS(MEN'S, WOMEN'S, WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM)IN FACILITY.
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.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 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.
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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