Complaint
Jun 4, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING HER PHONE, USING A PEN AND HANDLING OTHER SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING A CUSTOMER WITH NO HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES TO SERVE FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ON SELF SERVICE FOOD BARS IDENTIFYING MARKERS ARE NEEDED TO IDENTIFY THE FOOD ITEM PROPERLY CORRECT 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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO BE EFFECTIVE ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE IN THE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
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.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANS DONUT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE STRIPS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. PREP TABLE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP AREAS
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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAK AT BAKERY AREA HANDSINK, LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POPCORN AREA PLUMBING ISSUES IN NEED OF REPAIR 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS AND WALLS IN DELI, PREPARED FOODS, AND BAKERY IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS 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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
HOOD VENT FILTERS IN PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source