ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Short Form Complaint
Nov 21, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL ATTACKED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENTIRE BEVERAGE STATION, INCLUDING NOZZLES, DISPENSER CHUTE AND DRIP TRAY. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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 EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. WALLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION
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, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 15, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012
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
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED. 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.
THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL ATTACKED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENTIRE BEVERAGE STATION, INCLUDING NOZZLES, DISPENSER CHUTE AND DRIP TRAY. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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 EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. WALLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION
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, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 8, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012
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
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED . 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.
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSED ICE, AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.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 PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DRY STORAGE AREA, HALLWAY NEAR BATHROOM, BATHROOM WALL, AND SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. 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.
THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL ATTACKED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENTIRE BEVERAGE STATION, INCLUDING NOZZLES, DISPENSER CHUTE AND DRIP TRAY. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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 RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
WORN GROUT LINES THROUGH PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION.
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.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2600640 CONDUCTED ON 8/23/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 49- OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND SYRUP SPILLAGE IN CABINET IN DINING ROOM WHERE SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED. 55-OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN LARGE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 23, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTED BOLTS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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 BUILD-UP IN LARGE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR FRYERS. 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.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND SYRUP SPILLAGE IN CABINET IN DINING ROOM WHERE SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED. 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.