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11 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 8, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM REACH-IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE 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.
OBSERVED DIRT AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING ABOVE CUTTING MEATS TABLES IN CUTTING MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN JUICE PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 2, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT PREP COOLER. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 85.0F. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. BUSINESS HAS OTHER HAND WASHING SINKS FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY 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 HIGHT TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DUE TO ELETRICAL PROBLEM PER MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO FIX AND SHOULD PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE OF 180.0F. FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. 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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT PREP COOLER. RAW PORK SHOPS RANGING FROM 47.5 TO 49.5F RAW CHICKEN TIGHTS,49.3F, BONLESS PORK,48.9F BONLESS COUNTRY RIB 56.3F, RAW PORK TACO MEAT51.3F, LOUIS KITCHEN FULLY COOKED 57.5F AND BEEF POT ROASTED 58.3F MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELLY AND AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 91# OF FOOD WORTH $641.00. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 55.1F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. THE WALK-IN PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW PORK, RAW PORK CHOPS, RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK-IN MEAT PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COOLER IS REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. BUSINESS HAS OTHER COOLERS TO STORE AND PREPARED MEAT 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 EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM REACH-IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE 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.
OBSERVED DIRT AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING ABOVE CUTTING MEATS TABLES IN CUTTING MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN JUICE PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 22, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING ABOVE CUTTING MEATS TABLES IN CUTTING MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN JUICE PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 12, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OPEN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED ROASTED CHICKENS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 118.1F TO 122.7. CHICKEN NUGGETS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 121.2F TO 125.1F AND FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHES TEMPERATUE RANGING BETWEEN 115.3 TO 123.6F. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 14.0 LB OF FOOD VALUE OF $53.0. 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 LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON SUSHI FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST 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.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVIGS INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND JUICE PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING ABOVE CUTTING MEATS TABLES IN CUTTING MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN JUICE PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2627288 ON.11/19/2025. #49. OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Nov 19, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ON SHELVES STORED BENEATH CONDENSATE DRIP IN THE BAKERY AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN FOOD OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS UNDER WATER LINES OR EQUIPMENT ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning
Oct 29, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF RIBS IN THE OPEN HOT-HOLDING DISPLAY WARMER (NEAR DELI AREA) AT 75.6F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD COOKED BEEF RIBS AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT-HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED COOKED BEEF RIBS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 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 THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: RAW SALMON IN THE MEAT PREPARATION WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.7F, CUT MELON IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE PREPARATION WALK-IN COOLER AT 55.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD MENTIONED TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED RAW SALMON AND CUT MELON ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 COMBINED CITATION WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ON SHELVES STORED BENEATH CONDENSATE DRIP IN THE BAKERY AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN FOOD OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS UNDER WATER LINES OR EQUIPMENT ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ON SHELVES STORED BENEATH CONDENSATE DRIP IN THE BAKERY AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN FOOD OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS UNDER WATER LINES OR EQUIPMENT ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 9, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ON SHELVES STORED BENEATH CONDENSATE DRIP IN THE BAKERY AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN FOOD OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS UNDER WATER LINES OR EQUIPMENT ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS 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 THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION (INSPECTION NO. 2612688) ON 2/25/2025 NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ---ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND CLEAN STANDING WATER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL INSECT BREEDING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER STILL PRESENT BENEATH HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STANDING WATER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE DISH MACHINE PLUMBING TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF WATER BENEATH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE CORRECT BY DATE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS 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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ---ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND CLEAN STANDING WATER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL INSECT BREEDING 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 12, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 13Contamination
Official wording
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ALONG ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FARMERS, DAIRY, AND PRODUCE WALK IN FREEZERS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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.