OBSERVED RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE SELF CLOSING ON RESTROOMS 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.
BSERVED DAMAGED AREA UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN COVERED WITH SOILED CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPAIR AREA.
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 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 5, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CABINETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROOPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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.
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE SELF CLOSING ON RESTROOMS 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 DAMAGED AREA UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN COVERED WITH SOILED CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPAIR AREA.
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 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 22, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR ACROSS FROM UNUSED CLASSROOM HOT WATER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED 2 STORAGE CLOSETS IN PAUL ROBESON DR CLASSROOM AS PANTRY/STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
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, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 31, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BURGER PATTIES, GREEN PEAS, AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE 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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES AND 15 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE SIDE OF THE LONG COUNTER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR TO THE BOILER ROOM AND 2 ON THE SIDE OF THE STAINLESS-STEEL COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. NOTED 3 LARGE LIVE SPIDERS ALONG THE WALL IN THE FIRST CLASSROOM UPON ENTRY TO THE PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #-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.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR ACROSS FROM UNUSED CLASSROOM HOT WATER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
OBSERVED 2 STORAGE CLOSETS IN PAUL ROBESON DR CLASSROOM AS WELL AS PANTRY/STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESARY AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
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.