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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jun 15, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep area. A large broken ice maker placed in front of hand wash sink obstructing access to use the sink, priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Manager unable to move the ice maker during inspection.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON MC FRAPPE MACHINE NOZZLES.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DRIVE-THRU SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND WASH MACHINE.
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 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 26, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY THE SAME FEMALE FOOD HANDLER,OBSERVED HER COME IN FROM OUTSIDE AT REAR DOOR WENT INTO FOOD PREP AREA,GRABBED A BAG OF MC GRIDDLES,WITH HER RIGHT HAND PUSH THE GARBAGE DOWN IN GARBAGE CAN WITH BAG OF FOOD STILL IN HAND TOOK THE BAG OF FOOD TO REACH IN COOLER.THEN AFTERWARDS SHE STARTED SWEEPING FLOOR AND PLACED BROOM & DUST PAN AGAINST WALL AND THEN PLACED ON PLASTIC GLOVES TO HANDLE UTENSIL AT GRILL WITHOUT EVER WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT PREP AREAS FRONT HAND SINK AT 33.8F AND REAR HAND SINK AT 40.3F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.INSTRUCTED TO USE REAR DISH WASHING HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. EGG FOLDS RANGING FROM 104.3F-110.1F IN HOT HOLDING CABINET. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F .APPX. 1LB. $5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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.
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.
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DRIVE-THRU SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND WASH MACHINE.
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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 21, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR UTILITY SINK) MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 OUTER PANEL OF DRINK MIX WATER COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND AT RISK OF SPILLING WATER CONTAINED IN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTER PANEL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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 OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE STORAGE ENCLOSURE MISSING FENCE OR GATE BETWEEN EXISTING FENCE GATE AND EXTERIOR BRICK ENCLOSURE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FENCE OR GATE FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES ENCLOSED.
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.