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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Mar 5, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
REMOVE DEAD INSECT ON HALLWAY UNDER THE SHELVES.
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.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS.ALSO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.REPLACE
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.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE,ALSO GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF 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.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
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, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
May 2, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN GASKET OF REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF FOOD RESIDUE AND 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.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE HALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LOOSE AND NOT SECURED, EXPOSING THE SPACE ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND SHELF STORINGCLEAN POTS AND PANS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 2, 2024 · Original Source
License
Apr 23, 2024
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED ON SHELF NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO NOT BE INVERTED AND WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAKE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LOOSE AND NOT ATTACHED TO SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ATTACH DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE 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.
OBSERVED SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE MAIN PREPARATION AND GRILLING AREA TO NOT HAVE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.
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.
OBSERVED APPROX 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN THE PREPARATION AREA ON THE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF KITCHEN BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE REAR HALLWAY ON THE SHELVES LEADING TO EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DROPPINGS. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND SHELF STORINGCLEAN POTS AND PANS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARBDOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE GRILL PREPARATION AREA AND THE STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; ALSO OBSERVED THE USE OF BARE WOOD AS SHELVES ON RACK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN GASKET OF REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF FOOD RESIDUE AND 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.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE HALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LOOSE AND NOT SECURED, EXPOSING THE SPACE ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT EMPLOYEE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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.