OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 18, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TRAYS OF NACHO CHIPS STORED ON A SPEED RACK UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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 A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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 NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE FOOD SERVICE, GENDER NEUTRAL LOCKER ROOM, LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS 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.