Complaint
Nov 21, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HONEY TURKEY AND HONEY HAM SUB SANDWICHES) NOT PROPERLY DATED AND NO FOOD LOG STATING WHEN THE FOOD ITEMS WERE PREPARED. DELI SANDWICHES STORED IN SELF SERVICE COOLER, NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. DISPOSITION DATE STARTS THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION AND SHOULD BE SOLD OR DISCARDED AFTER SEVEN DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FROZEN PACKAGES AND BUCKETS OF CHITTERLINGS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN FRONT OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS AT THE DELI/BUTCHER AREA. INTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR DISPLAY TO BE SOLD AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD BUGS STORED ON THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSEVRED FACILITY MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source