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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint
Apr 13, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN DELI KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS.
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 THE FLOOR BY THE FRYER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE DELI KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING: SUSHI PREP, DELI KITCHEN, FRONT DELI AREA OVER CONVECTION OVEN AND IN BUTCHER AREA OVER GRILL. CLEAN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 13, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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
NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD IN DELI SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 22, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS 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.
OBSERVED THREE FOOD STORAGE BINS IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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.
OBSERVED PUSH CARTS IN THE REAR HOT/COLD FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SIDE OF THE BAXTER PROOFER IN THE FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA CONTINUE TO RUN ONCE WATER PETAL IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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 THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR HOT/COLD FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MILK AND JUICES ARE STORED FOR DISPLAY WITH A STICKY LIQUID SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS 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 THE MIDDLE DOOR ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED PREP COOLER 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.
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN STAN'S DONUTS AND THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
FOUND THE WALLBASE BEHIND THE REAR PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH TO THE WALL. FOUND THE SINK LOOSE AT THE WALL BY THE LARGE GRINDER IN THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH 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 TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (ROTISSERIE CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7 CHICKENS AT COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
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.
: FOUND THE VENTS OVER THE GRILL AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI KITCHEN WITH FOOD, DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.