REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 27, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING INTO BOTTOM DOOR#5 EXIT TO DUMPSTER AREA. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 A FEW OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN THE BOYS WASHROOM AND ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN GIRSL WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL/REPAINT/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A 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 MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE BOY'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS PREPARED YOGURT AND FRUIT CUPS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54.7 AND 55F. CUPS WERE PREPARED AT 7AM AND SERVED EARLIER AT BREAKFAST. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, COOLING THE CANNED FRUIT BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR KEEPING IT REFRIGERATED OR IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT DURING BREAKFAST SERVICE. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES. GIVEN SAMPLE HEALTH POLICY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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.
OBSERVED A PAN OF CANNED CORN COVERED, INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING HOT BOX AT 39 F AND A PAN OF CANNED CORN INSIDE THE STEAM TABLE AT 102F. REVIEWED PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES OF USING THE OVEN OR MICROWAVE OVEN TO REHEAT FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING TO 165 OR ABOVE. MANAGER PROPERLY REHEATED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.