Short Form Complaint
Sep 25, 2025
12 recorded violations
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS RICE, SOUPS, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT MILK COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST 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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATER BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUD AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST 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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT IN CORNER OF EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE BURNERS TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source