License Re-Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
3 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOORFRAME ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AND OTHER OUTER OPENINGS FREE FROM GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER STAIRWELL IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS UNDER STAIRWELLS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT) WITH EXCESS OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS CLEAR OF CLUTTER.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source