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The full inspection history
2 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Aug 24, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW 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, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source
License
Aug 20, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AREA UTILITY CLOSET (GAS METER ACCESS CLOSET) ADJACENT TO HOLE IN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PEST ABATEMENT SERVICE AND FOLLOW ALL PEST CONTROL GUIDELINES FOR RODENT ABATEMENT. 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.
OBSERVED VISIBLE HOLES IN PHYSICAL FACILITIES GREATER THAN 1/2" IN WIDTH IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET (GAS METER ACCESS CLOSET) IN THE RIGHT-HAND CORNER, IN WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA, BENEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLES AND OTHER DAMAGE TO PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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
OBSERVED TWO LARGE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LIGHTING OF INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING OF SUFFICIENT INTENSITY IN AREAS WHERE OPEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND STORED.
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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW 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.