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Hub's Gyros II Inc

5540 N Lincoln Ave

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11 OBSERVED GARLIC BREAD STORED IN CONTACT WITH A CARDBOARD BOX BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY A CLEANABLE CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD OR LINE THE INSIDE OF THE BOX WITH PLASTIC.

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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WOOD AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELF AND PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVEN, GYRO BROILERS, GRILL INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 29, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

--NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

- OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COOKS LINE ALSO WITH MISSING TILE GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHILI, SOUPS, BEEF BROTH THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. REVIEWED AGAIN THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DATE LABING PREPARED TCS FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11--- NOTED FOOD HANDLER/COOK WITH BEARD. MUST PROVIDE A BEARD RESTRAINT.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14--- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

--NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11--- OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COOKS LINE ALSO WITH MISSING TILE GROUT.---- MISSING WALL TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13--- ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM 10-20-25 REPORT #2625606 NOT CORRECTED. #49- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING GRILL,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVINGS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING PREP LINES AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS,LITTER UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 20, 2025

Fail

14 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER WASHING POTS, PANS, UTENSILS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WITHOUT SANITIZER IN THE FINAL RINSE. 0 PPM QUATERNARY AND 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESET THE SINK WITH ADEQUATE SANITIZER IN THE SANITIZING RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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 problems
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED TCS SOUPS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 89.1F AND 122.4F. REVIEWED PROPER REHEATING AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS, SOUPS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE LABELING. NO DATES OR LABELS OF ANY KIND ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 28Chemicals

Official wording

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS OF ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS SOUPS, GYRO SAUCE, GRAVY BEING STORED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN USED DISH SOAP PLASTIC BUCKETS. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER USE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED FOOD HANDLER/COOK WITH BEARD. MUST PROVIDE A BEARD RESTRAINT.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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 problems
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 61.5F. IF STORED IN WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

MISSING HOT AND COLD HANDLE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DIRTY TOILET BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COOKS LINE ALSO WITH MISSING TILE GROUT.---- MISSING WALL TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2604032 ON 10-3-24 NOT CORRECTED. #49- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING GRILL,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND GASKETS WITH FOOOD DEBRIS IN PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVINGS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING PREP LINES AND MAINTAIN.#47-: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR STORING OF FOOD ITEMS OR ELEVATING ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS.MUST PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.#55- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS,LITTER UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.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.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 3, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

11 recorded violations

notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;OBSERVED COOK PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED COOK HANDLING RAW HAMBURGERS WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN WIPED ON DIRTY APRON THEN WENT ON TO HANDLE HAMBURGER BUNS THEN CHANGED DIRTY GLOVES ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 110.1F-120.7F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO COOKING GRILL.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00 .INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 135F OR HOTTER AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.OBSERVED CHICKEN WITH RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 51.4F-60.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3#'S OF FOOD WORTH $40.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE HAMBURGER REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT COOKS LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR STORING OF FOOD ITEMS OR ELEVATING ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS.MUST PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING GRILL,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND GASKETS WITH FOOOD DEBRIS IN PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVINGS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING PREP LINES 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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MANUAL SINK STOPPER AT BOTTOM OF FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS AT ALL TIMES.LIDS/COVERS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.

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 issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS,LITTER UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS 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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 10, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 2, 2023

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS, INCLUDING 2 0F 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AND 1 OF 1 HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK ($7) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN AND THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2569053, DATED DECEMBER 28, 2022, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #39 STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, #41 STORE IN-USE TOWELS FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, AND #47 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER; OBSERVED CLOTH TOWELS FOR WIPING COUNTER STORED ON COUNTER; OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. 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.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source

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