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The full inspection history
4 inspections
License
Aug 3, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR NORTH END OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT STATES THIS IS CAUSED BY RAIN OVER THE WEEKEND.ISTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR ROOM NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GARBAGES IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOMS FOR THE EMPLOYEES. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 10, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE STAR ROOM AND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BACK DOOR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 10, 2024 · Original Source
License
Nov 9, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MOON ROOM, WASHROOM IN SUNSHINE ROOM WITH PINK DOOR, STARS ROOM AND CLOUDS ROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MOON ROOM, WASHROOM IN SUNSHINE ROOM WITH PINK DOOR, STARS ROOM AND CLOUDS ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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 GAP ON SIDE OF SOUTHSIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PROTECT AGAINST PEST ENTRANCE.
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 BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN RAINBOW AND MOON ROOM CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINKS 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 STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN HALLWAY IN BETWEEN CLASSROOMS, IN SUNSHINE ROOM WASHROOM WITH PURPLE DOOR, AND IN FRONT ENTRANCE AND NORTHWEST SIDE OF KITCHEN ABOVE CABINETS AND EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT, IN AREAS SUCH AS HOLE IN WALL ON SOUTHSIDE AND MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN EASTSIDE CEILING AND NO CAP/COVER ON PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CAP OR COVER ON PIPE. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR CEILING IN BASEMENT ON EASTSIDE EXPOSED TO EXTERIOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN SUNSHINE ROOM WASHROOMS WITH PURPLE DOOR AND PINK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS 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.
OBSERVED PAINT STORED ON FLOOR IN STUDENT SUPPLY CLOSET AND BOXES STORED OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN MOON ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SUNSHINE ROOM CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SUNSHINE ROOM CLASSROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN MOON ROOM. 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.