Complaint
Jul 9, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A PEST INFESTATION OF LIVE INSECTS AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS IN AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ON PAPER AND TAKEOUT GOODS, ON THE BACK OF THE CUTTING BOARD STORED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, STORAGE CABINETS AND FLYING AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE SPICES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND OUTLET BEHIND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, BREAK/OFFICE AREA, ON THE FLOOR AND ON PALLETS AND ROLLING CARTS USED AS STORAGE AND ELEVATION FOR FREEZERS, INSIDE OF THE FREEZER MOTOR HOUSING UNITS, ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOMS AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
DISCARD ROACH CONTAMINATED PAPER BAGS AND CARDBOARD USED FOR TAKEOUT STORAGE FROM THE PREMISES.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, EXTERIOR OF ALL GREASE TRAPS LOCATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES, LEDGES, PALLETS AND ROLLING CARTS USED AS ELEVATION FOR COOLERS, MOTOR HOUSINGS OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, WOK STATION, AND STOVE.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SEAL ALL OPEN GAPS AND CREVASSES BETWEEN AND ABOVE BASEBOARD TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND MOP SINK AND FREEZERS.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2623348 ON 9/5/25 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET REPAIRED WITH TAPE INSIDE THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE. 49 - MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ANY COOLERS AND FREEZERS.----NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING ADJACENT TO THE MOP SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. 49 - EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WHITE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AT THE PREVIOUS DINING AREA NOW FREEZER STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 51 - NOTED PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEING PROPPED UP BY A DIRTY PAINT CAN. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY SECURE PLUMBING AS NEEDED.----LEAK FROM PIPING NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE. 55 - NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS FOR BUSINESS OPERATION MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 55 - WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 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.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source