Complaint Re-Inspection
May 20, 2025
9 recorded violations
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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
2-101.11 PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (SAUCES, PASTA, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER DOOR, OUTSHED FOOD STORAGE, LOCKER ROOM DOOR, AND FRONT DOORS ALONG BOTTOMS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
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.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
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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4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM FRYER CABINET, GRILL TABLE, AND DISH RACKS.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL IN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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
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4-301.14 : MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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, May 20, 2025 · Original Source