License
Feb 11, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAK FROM PIPING UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. OPPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE CLOSET AT THE WASHROOM AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL RAW WOODEN LEGS OF SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE COOKS LINE METAL PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED HOT AND COLD HANDLES OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DOOR HANDLE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
RAW WOODEN WALL PATCH UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND RAW WOODEN MOP HOLDER AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.---WALLS, FLOORS AND BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING FOR BOTH.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source