Short Form Complaint
Mar 25, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN THE MEAT PROCESSING AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. COS. 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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR, HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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
DELI DEPARTMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS LEAKING. MEAT DEPARTMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
HOLE/GAP IN FLOOR IN DELI WAREWASHING AREA IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source