License
May 30, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUG LIGHT INSTALLED BEHIND SHELF WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD STORED ON SHELF.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AND DAMAGED SURFACE OF SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND FRESH FRUIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE NON SMOOTH AND DAMAGED SURFACE OF SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD WATER SHUT OFF AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE RUNNING COLD WATER TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNER ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN CORNER AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source