Complaint
Apr 27, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2 LITERS OF SODA STORED ON PALLETS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN LOCKER ROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, GARBAGE ROOMS, MECHANICAL ROOMS, UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED, LEAKING WATER LINES, OPEN STAIRWELLS OR UNDER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE 2 LITERS OF SODA STORED IN WASHROOM TO AN APPROPRIATE AREA FOR STORAGE IN FACILITY.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON SALES FLOOR ON SHELVES FOR CANDY, DIPS/SALSA AND CHIPS, IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED BEVERAGES AND BOXES THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORED ON FLOOR, SODA CRATES OR PALLETS. OBSERVED LIQUOR AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN CASHIER ENCLOSURE, OBSERVED SODA, LIQUOR AND BEER STORED ON SODA CRATES, PALLETS OR FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN BOTH REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, SALES FLOOR AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE USAGE OF SODA CRATES AND PALLETS FOR ELEVATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING IN LARGE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE STAIN AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN LARGE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR CEILING VENT 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN LARGE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN LARGE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source