Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
9 recorded violations
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO 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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. 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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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6-301.14: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CUT CILANTRO STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS NEAR/ UNDER CHEMICALS THAT CAN CONTAMINATE THE FOOD ITEM.
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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: INTERIOR AND OUTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLIDNG UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: OBSERVED OLD SPLATTERS AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND PROOF OF RECORD MUST BE IN 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.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source