License
Jan 15, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY 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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL.
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 NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN PREP AREA, BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source