Short Form Complaint
Jul 23, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source
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Short Form Complaint
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
6 recorded violations
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16 OBSERVED MULTIPLE TCS FOODS ITEMS IN A HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON DURING THE INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THERE WAS ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED SALMON AT 80F, ABOUT 12 LBS OF COOKED TILAPIA AT 119F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CATFISH AT 82F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 84, AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF BOILED TILAPIA AT 86F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. ABOUT $520 WORTH OF TCS FOODS PRODUCTS DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturePROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF EGG SALAD AT 51F AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF CRAB SALAD AT 53F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION. ABOUT $100 WORTH OF COLD TCS FOODS DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureFOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED THE LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS (SALAD, SOUP, SANDWICHES, AND COOKED MEALS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO THE LABELS OF PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsPERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD WHILE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS FOR MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMUATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 problemsTOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED THE LID IS MISSING ON THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
2 recorded violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED THE LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS (SALAD, SOUP, SANDWICHES, AND COOKED MEALS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO THE LABELS OF PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsWAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ON SITE SUCH AS THE LARGE MIXING BOWLS, THE MEAT GRINDERS AND THE JUICING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
10 recorded violations
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS.
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 issuesADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED A MAJORITY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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.
More about handwashing problemsPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED COOKED PIZZA AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION ABOUT 2 LBS OF PIZZA WAS BEING HELD UNDER A HEAT LAMP AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 80F-82F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARD SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturePROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE DELI PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION ABOUT 4 LBS OF TURKEY MEAT WAS AT 53F, ABOUT 1/2 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES WAS AT 50F, ABOUT 6 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE WAS AT 50F AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE WAS AT 49F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureTHERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE THAT PROPERLY TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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 issuesFOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED THE LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS (SALAD, SOUP, SANDWICHES, AND COOKED MEALS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO THE LABELS OF PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsINSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CASHIER REGISTER AT THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE PREPARED FOODS FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN VARIOUS FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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 insectsWAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ON SITE SUCH AS THE LARGE MIXING BOWLS, THE MEAT GRINDERS AND THE JUICING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
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 problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE MEAT PACKAGING MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED OLD RAW MEAT DEBRIS ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEASE 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND WHEN STORING. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND ONLY USE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
8 recorded violations
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesCONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationWIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SPONGES AND SCRUB BRUSH IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT WORN AND DISCOLORED WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER AT ALL TIMES.
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 problemsUTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED BIN TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BINS CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT THE BLADE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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 problemsPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKS AT LARGE ICE MACHINE, HANDSINK IN FISH DEPARTMENT AND MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIRING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsGARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INTERIOR GARBAGE WALL AREA INSIDE STORE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
AIR VENT IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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, May 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
14 recorded violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED VARIOUS HANDSINKS IN PRODUCTION AREAS WITH EITHER NO SOAP OR HAND TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about handwashing problemsTHERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesINSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX 40-50 MOUSE DROPPING ALONG GROCERY ROOM BACK WALL, ALONG MEAT DEPT BACK WALL IN BAKERY BACK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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 insectsCONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationWIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SPONGES AND SCRUB BRUSH IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT WORN AND DISCOLORED WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER AT ALL TIMES.
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 problemsUTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED BIN TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BINS CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT THE BLADE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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 problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
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 problemsPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEE VIOLATION #60
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsGARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INTERIOR GARBAGE WALL AREA INSIDE STORE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
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 problemsADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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 issuesPREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUG 21, 2024, REPT#2600506 #37 FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SOME SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. #51 OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BAKERY SERVING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BEHIND PROOFER IN BAKERY TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN IN WALK-IN UNITS UNDER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN THE KTICHEN AREAS. #56 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 9, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
5 recorded violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY AREA NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SOME SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.
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 problemsPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BAKERY SERVING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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 issuesPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BEHIND PROOFER IN BAKERY TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN IN WALK-IN UNITS UNDER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN THE KTICHEN AREAS.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
5 recorded violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY AREA NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SOME SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.
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 problemsPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BAKERY SERVING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BEHIND PROOFER IN BAKERY TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN IN WALK-IN UNITS UNDER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN THE KTICHEN AREAS.
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 problemsADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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 6, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
9 recorded violations
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS ON SHELVES NOT PROTECTED IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND HAVE IN A SANITARY MANNER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL RUSTY SHELVES MUST BE ONLY USED FOR NON FOOD ITEMS ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. SIDES OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS AND BUILD UP IN NEED OF REMOVAL. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF PROPER HANDWASH SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about handwashing problemsCONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED STOCK AND FOOD SUPPLIES ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ON SHELF OR SOME TYPE OF HOLDER TO RAISE STOCK FROM FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationWIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsTOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CAN INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN DELI, KITCHEN, BAKERY AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALL ALONG WALL BASES. WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD UP THAT IS IN NEED OF REMOVING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
10 recorded violations
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF PROPER HANDWASH SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about handwashing problemsCONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DISHMACHINE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. NOT IN USE.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. SIDES OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS AND BUILD UP IN NEED OF REMOVAL. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN DELI, KITCHEN, BAKERY AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALL ALONG WALL BASES. WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD UP THAT IS IN NEED OF REMOVING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SHELVES IN DELI WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH HEAVY DISCOLORATION TO SHELVING UNITS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES IN GOOD REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsWIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsUTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS ON SHELVES NOT PROTECTED IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND HAVE IN A SANITARY MANNER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM BLADES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsTOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CAN INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
3 recorded violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsTOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CAN INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source