OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH WATER DAMAGE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 17, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
FEMALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN PREP AREA. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination
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.
RUST NOTED ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH END. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST 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.
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL (LOCATED AT SOUTH END). INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE, AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
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 17, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 14, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Feb 8, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN
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.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS IN PREP AREAS, WAREWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS ON NORTH END OF PREMISES, CURRENTLY AT 68.0F-70.0F. INSTD TO UTILIZE ALL FACILITIES AT SOUTH END (PREP AREAS, WAREWASHING AREA, TOILET ROOM) WHERE HOT RUNNING WATER IS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR NORTH END PLUMBING AND PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS, AND 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 26, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING COLD HOLDING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PIZZA PREP COOLER: RAW BEEF AT 45.6F AND RED PIZZA SAUCE 55.4F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005 SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. BEEF AND SAUCE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN IN DEEP FRYER HOLDING BASKET AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 114.0F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS (COOKED MEATBALLS, COOKED PORK, COOKED SAUSAGE) IN FRONT AREA COLD HOLDING UNITS MARKED AS PREPARED ON 1/18/24, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. CORRECTED ON-SITE; PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED OUT-OF-DATE FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE 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.