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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint
Nov 13, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK NEXT TO DISHWASHING AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 9, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HSIR RESTRAINTS TO ALL EMPLOYEES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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.
OBSERVED MEN'S ROOM TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAINS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 29, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENCER IN DISREPAIR AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION. 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 ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT/ COOLING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE THROUGH WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 26, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, DAIRY, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. 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 POOLING OF WATER IN REAR STORAGE AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.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 SPILLS UNDER DRIVE THROUGH POS SYSTEM WHERE SWEET TEAS ARE STORED. INSRRUCTED 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.