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The full inspection history
3 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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.
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
License
Jul 16, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONLY COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR ITEMS NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR ITEMS NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 NO THERMOMETER IN LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ON WESTSIDE WALL AND WESTSIDE LARGE FREEZER LOCATED ON WESTSIDE WALL OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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 PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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 NO DOOR ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHROOM DOOR ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
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 LARGE HOLES IN WALLS ON SIDE OF BOTH LARGE FREEZERS AND CEILING ABOVE LARGE FREEZER ON WESTSIDE WALL. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR ENTRANCE. OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR NEAR ENTRANCE AND AND IN FRONT OF FREEZER ON WESTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVERS ON HOLES IN FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF FREEZER ON WESTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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.