License Re-Inspection
Aug 11, 2025
9 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
4-303.11: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF MIDDLE AND RIGHT DOCK DOORS AND SINGLE EXIT DOOR ON RIGHT IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN ONCE IT IS REPAIRED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11: OBSERVED CRACKED INTERIOR BASE OF ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MULTIUSE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH, FREE OF BREAKS, OPEN SEAMS AND CHIPS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED TWO MISSING WHEELS ON FRONT SMALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT IN FRONT PREP AREA, MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE SMALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHEELS ON SMALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT 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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR 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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DAMAGED HOT WATER KNOB AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER KNOB AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA 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
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING FAN COVER ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING FAN COVER ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR 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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM.
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, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source