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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Mar 25, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANGING INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN THE CORNER NEXT TO TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
May 23, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
: 2-501.11--- NO EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
: 4-602.13--- ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDES OF THE METAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED.
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.
4-301.16-- MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP/FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.
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.
: 6-201.11---- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED AND ALL OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPING SEALED.
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.
: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
NO EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. 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
NOTED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ATTACHED TO WALL PLUMBING. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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.
NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICALS ON SITE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND DISHWARES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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.
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDES OF THE METAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED.
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.
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OR GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE ON SITE OR BUSINESS CONTRACT FOR WASTE REMOVAL. MUST PROVIDE COVERED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR ALL FOOD AND OIL WASTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED AND ALL OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPING SEALED.
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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.
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.