Complaint
Jul 23, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH SHRIMP IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISCARD SHRIMP AND MAINTAIN HANDSINKS CLEAR FOR USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PERSON IN CHARGE DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT A COST OF $20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION # 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.
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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD MAY ONLY BE THAWED IN PREP SINKS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN COLD HOLD UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source