4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET 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 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 22, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 78.8F-81.1F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED BUILDING ENGINEER.PRIORITY 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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP LINE-COOLER IN THE MAIN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED STEAK AT 51.4,COOKED SALMON AT 58.8F,COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.5F,GRILLED ONIONS AT 58.0F,TUNA AT 60.1F AND COOKED SHRIMP AT 50.8F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY #40'S OF FOOD WORTH $800.00.(THE SALAD PREP LINE COOLER AMBIENT AIR AT 35.7F.)INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.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 A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET 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 BLACKENED MOLDY STAINS ON WALL ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID WALL 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE SAID COOLER 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.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING 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.
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON SODA CRATES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED WATER BOTTLES IN BINS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR 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.
6-501.12: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA(MIDDLE PREP) WITH HEAVY BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA(MIDDLE PREP) 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE OVENS 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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF ONE DOOR LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON ONE DOOR LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA 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 WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA SO THAT WASTE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY WHEN RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATTION 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 INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA(MIDDLE PREP) WITH HEAVY BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA(MIDDLE PREP) 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE OVENS 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.