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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
Jun 4, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 15LBS OF COOKED FRIED CHICKEN WITH A MEASURED TEMP OF 64.5F; 5LBS OF RAW SHRIMP WITH A MEASURED TEMPERATURE OF 56.4F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. 20 POUNDS TOTAL WITH A VALUE OF $200. 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 EQUIPMENT NEAR THE FRYER AND THE TABLE BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED IN BURNT ON DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SIDES
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 ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, AND ON REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 20, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 12, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A LARGE WATER PITCHER IN HAND WASHING BOWL. HAND WASHING SINK MUST ONLY BE USED TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED WATER PITCHER FROM HAND SINK.
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 OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS AND ALONG LEFT SIDE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROVIDE FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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 OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 11, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROVIDE FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 4, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). 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.
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE FRYER AND THE TABLE BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED IN BURNT ON DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SIDES.
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 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROVIDE FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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.
NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO BE OVERFLOWING AND LID COMPLETELY OPEN, AS WELL AS LID OF GREASE CONTAINER FULLY DISLODGED AND INTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND MAINTAIN ALL TRASH CONTAINERS WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID AND WITHOUT OVERFLOWING TRASH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE NORTH WALL AND FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP BELOW ALL TABLES AND SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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 ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SREVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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 HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WORKING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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 MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING, AND MAINTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 9, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN 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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 06/02/2023, INSPECTION REPORT#2576729. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. 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.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY HANGING TO DRY AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN 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.