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The full inspection history
5 inspections
License Re-Inspection
May 27, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT PARTITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POUROUS PARTITION.
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 SHELVES IN MINI FRIDGE IN BABY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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 CLUTTER IN FURNACE ROOMS 1 AND 2 ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
License
May 20, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BABY ROOM BEHIND FRIDGE AND IN CORNERS, FURNACE ROOM ALONG PERIMETER, FURNACE ROOM #2 NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT PARTITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POUROUS PARTITION.
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 SHELVES IN MINI FRIDGE IN BABY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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 HOLES IN WALLS AROUND FURNACE ROOM #1. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 5, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED SMALL DRIP/LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REPAIR.
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 IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN A THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
May 31, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 31, 2024 · Original Source
License
May 20, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED (HANDLING MILK). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN INFANT ROOM: OAT MILK 48.8F AND YOGURT 56.1F. MILK AND YOGURT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. APPROX 2LBS $ 10 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FODDS AT 41F OR BELOW.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN INFANT ROOM UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. REFRIGERATION MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA AND IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN INFANT ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS 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.