Complaint
Sep 14, 2026
14 recorded violations
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD ON THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATIION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPIG 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.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE DOOR 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND AROUND PIPES BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD ON THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATIION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial wording
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPIG 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE DOOR 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 wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND AROUND PIPES BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source