OBSERVED STEEL WIRE GRILL CLEANING BRUSHES IN THE BAKERY AREA IN POOR REPAIR, SIGNIFICANTLY RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STEEL WIRE GRILL CLEANING BRUSHES IN THE BAKERY AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL UTENSILS EASILY-CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR AND CALIBRATION.
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 FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR DELI AREA LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL; HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AT THE FRUIT JUICE PREPARATION AREA LEAKING, FUT FUNCTIONAL; KNEE PEDALS AT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL LISTED PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ELIMINATE LEAK(S) OR MAINTAIN EASE OF USE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 1, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY TO BE INACCESSIBLE: HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT PREPARATION WALK-IN COOLER OBSTRUCTED BY PLASTIC FOOD BIN; HANDWASHING SINK IN THE SEAFOOD PREPARATION WALK-IN COOLER OBSTRUCTED BY CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME 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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION: CUT MELON AT 54.1F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 51.2F, TUNA AT 49.8F IN THE PRODUCE PREPARATION WALK-IN COOLER AREA; MILK AT 54.6F, CHICKEN SANDWICH AT 61.4F AT THE STAN'S DONUTS REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 100.0 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $400.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 75 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE REAR UTILITY SINK AREA (NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR), APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT THE FRUIT JUICE PREPARATION AREA (NEAR CUSTOMER ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR ABATEMENT SERVICE TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED STEEL WIRE GRILL CLEANING BRUSHES IN THE BAKERY AREA IN POOR REPAIR, SIGNIFICANTLY RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STEEL WIRE GRILL CLEANING BRUSHES IN THE BAKERY AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL UTENSILS EASILY-CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR AND CALIBRATION.
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 FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR DELI AREA LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL; HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AT THE FRUIT JUICE PREPARATION AREA LEAKING, FUT FUNCTIONAL; KNEE PEDALS AT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL LISTED PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ELIMINATE LEAK(S) OR MAINTAIN EASE OF USE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 6, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT DELI PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LEAKING AT DELI AND BAKERY AREAS(RPZ).MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 29, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT DELI PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LEAKING AT DELI AND BAKERY AREAS(RPZ).MUST 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.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.(GARBAGE SPILLAGE/GREASE BUILDUP)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST 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, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 2, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 26, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
Brooms and dust pan kept too close to clean trays rack, Instructed to serparate.
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.
Food handlers with long hair not contained in hair nets, Instructed to contain all hair in hair nets.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
Inoperable final rinse gauge for high temp dish machine at bakery station, Instructed to provide good working one. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 30, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Sep 5, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 12, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING STATIONS IN THE POPCORN AND DELI DISHWASHING AREAS.
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.
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GRILL STATION NEXT TO DELI. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DELI COOLER. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 14, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 7, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
Obstructed hand wash sink in orange juicing station, found a dust pan in hand sink. instructed to keep hand wash sink free from any obstruction. Priority foundation violation 7-38-38(c).
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.
Bulk food containers not labeled in main hot food kitchen, instructed to label 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.
Found about 50 live fruit flies in guacamole prep station, Instructed to eliminate insects activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(A)
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.
Food handler long hair not contained, Instructed to wear an effective hair restraint.
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.
Noted a drain hose draining in guacamole station hand sink, instructed to remove from hand sink.
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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT BEAR STOCK AREA ALONG THE WALLS NEAR THE LIQUOR CASE. 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 FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PRODCUE AREA UNDER WOODEN PALETTES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS (OLD AND BITTEN PRODUCE/FRUITS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Nov 28, 2023
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATHT SERVAL WOODEN PALETTES PRODUCE AND FRUITS IS DISPLAYED ON. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FAR-RIGHT CORNER OF THE LIQUOR CABINET THATS LOCATED IN THE REAR STOCK ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT BEAR STOCK AREA ALONG THE WALLS NEAR THE LIQUOR CASE. 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 FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PRODCUE AREA UNDER WOODEN PALETTES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS (OLD AND BITTEN PRODUCE/FRUITS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. 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.