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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
Oct 2, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE ON FAR LEFT SINK AT 3- COMPARTMENT 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.
MUST SEAL GAPS ON INDER SIDES OF COUNTER TOP IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA.
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 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 19, 2025
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS POTATO,OCTOPUS,CAULIFLOWER,ETC MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.30LBS.SOUSVIDE OCTOPUS.2LBS. CHUTNEY-1LBS.PRICKLY PEACHES.8LBS. TINGA MASELA-.5LB.MORITA PUREE.10LBS. CHICKEN.1LBS. UNI CREAMA.3LBS. SAUCE.1LB.STEAK.10LBS. SALMON..5LB. CHEESE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT.APPX.41LBS.$355.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING FOODS. MANAGEMENT STATES THEY REMOVED THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE FROM THE PREMISES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3-5 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS, HALLWAY, BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/25.(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.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jul 12, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
License
Jun 28, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A MAXIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 103 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISH MACHINES HAVE A MINIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO 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.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER INCAPABLE OF BEING TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER IN UPSTAIRS PREP SINK. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PREP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 TOILETS WITH SOILAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TOILETS.
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 FRONT ENTRANCE WALL WITH HEAVY SYNTHETIC FLORAL DECORATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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.