Complaint
Jun 29, 2026
13 recorded violations
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON FOOD STORAGES SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST 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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAING SLOW IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST 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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE REACH-IN OPEN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 60.1F-62.2F. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF SOUPS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 49.8F TO 51.8F, CHIKEN SOUP, VEGETABLE SOUP, BARLE SOUP, DILL SOUP, MUSHROOMS SOUP, BEEF TRIPE AND HUNTERS CABBAGE. SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF SALADS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.7F-50.4F. VEGETABLE SALAD BEEF/ONIONS SALAD, COLESLAW, COLESLAW CARROT CARROR RAISINS, SAUERKROUT. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOOLOWING TCS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50.2F-52.7F BOTTLES OF KEFIR, CULTURED MILK, CONTAINERS OF PLAIN YOGURT, KEFIR AMISH, CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM, YOGURTS, COTTAGE CHEESE, EGGS, SOFT CHEESE, SONATA GOLD, HOCHLAND AND PACKAGED OF GREEK FETA CHEESE. (PACKAGING STATES 'KEEP REFRIGERATED') MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 116#, TOTAL VALUE $1236.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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OBSERVED REACH-IN DISPLAY OPEN REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 61.1F TO 62.25F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACT FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR ON PLASTIC CREATES INSIDE WALK-IN SAUSAGES PRODUCTION COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHOLE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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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.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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OBSERVED SCOOPS AND CUPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS AND CUPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WALK-IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST EELEVATE ITEMSOF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS A SHELVING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, FRONT SELLING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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
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OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BUG LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED TILES OF FLOOR IN SMOKER ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REGROUT.
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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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OBSERVED BURN OUT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source