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The full inspection history
3 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Apr 28, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE/ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
License
Apr 24, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE/ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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.