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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Jun 15, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. 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.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN DELI SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
5-501.15---OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, DUE TO LIDS DAMAGED BENT PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS.INSTRUCTED ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 25, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP 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.
OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLL HANGING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT DELI WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES 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.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT CUTTING ROOM.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.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, DUE TO LIDS DAMAGED BENT PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS.INSTRUCTED ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2615922 DATED:04/17/2025 #44---4-903.12: **C** Prohibitions OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED OVER DRAINBOARD OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DELI AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 12-2-2025. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 17, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-57.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CUT WATERMELON (55.2-57.6F) AND CUT CANTALOUPE(46.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $90 WEIGHING 35LBS. 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.
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED OVER DRAINBOARD OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DELI AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON LEFT SIDE OF CONDENSOR FANS IN BASEMENT DELI WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR FAN IN BASEMENT DELI WALK IN 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS ON RIGHT SIDE OF BASEMENT DELI WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DELI WALK IN COOLER.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 22, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
Slow drainage at deli station 3-comp sink, instructed to rod out drain 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.
Fly light trap mounted in pastry prep area, instructed to mount away of open food/ clean utensils.
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.
Butcher with long hair braids swinging over meat cutting boards, instructed to have food handlers with effective hair restraints.
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.
Bulging wall covering with gaps above 3-comp sink at meat fresh meat station. instructed to 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.