ALL WOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE ROACH ACTIVITY IS NOTED. CORRECT 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.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
SOME DEBRIS AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REMOVING. CORRECT 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.
FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 7, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 10-12 ROACHES AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER WOOD LEDGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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.
ALL WOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE ROACH ACTIVITY IS NOTED. CORRECT 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.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
SOME DEBRIS AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REMOVING. CORRECT 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.
FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 TWO FRYERS MISSING DOORS AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FRYER DOORS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CONTAINERS STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATION 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.
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED 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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 31, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
May 24, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. 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.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM ON WALL, IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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 TWO FRYERS MISSING DOORS AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FRYER DOORS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CONTAINERS STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATION 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.
NO COVER FOUND ON THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER.
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 EQUIPMENT A BIRD CAGE AND OTHER ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF THE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON AUGUST 15, 2022). INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORTY FOUNDTION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.