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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
Aug 21, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED DETERIORATION OF BRICK WALL IN EAST REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 21, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DETERIORATION OF BRICK WALL IN EAST REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI WALK-IN FREEZER, GROCERY WALK-IN FREEZER.
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, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 16, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF PREMISES AND DISPLAY AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZERS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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 RAW WOOD WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL PAINT RAW WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND 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.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING NEXT TO VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER, COOKING FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON BAKERY DEPARTMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER AND BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING 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 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 13, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A HEAVY LAYER OF GREASE AND STANDING WATER IN THE CORNER OF THE DELI PREP/SERVICE AREA, NEXT TO AND BEHIND THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND GREASE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER TO HAVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP FROM MILK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS ON FLOOR AND BELOW SHELVES TO MAINTAIN FREE OF MILK SPILLAGE.
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 13, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Nov 26, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 15, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MEAT DEPARTMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR MEAT DEPARTMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 STANDING WATER/LIQUID ON DELI PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT DELI PREP AREA.
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.