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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
: 6-201.11--- RAW WOODEN BACKSPLASH OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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 26, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 19, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES LATER. MEANWHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAMED MILK FOR COFFEE DRINKS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED 4 DOGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT UPON MY ARRIVAL NOT BEHAVING AS SERVICE ANIMALS. ONE DOG WAS SLEEPING INSIDE A CUSTOMERS CHAIR. ANOTHER DOG WAS WHINING. DURING THE INSPECTION ALL DOGS NOTED SNIFFING AND PLAYING WITH EACH OTHER AND ONE NOTED JUMPING ON THE COFFEE DISPENSING COUNTER AND FOOD HANDLER PETTING THE DOG. WHEN ASKED THE FOOD HANDLER IF SHE ASKED THOSE CUSTOMERS IF THEY WERE SERVICE ANIMALS SHE STATED NO. EVENTUALLY ALL DOGS LEFT THE PREMISES. REVIEWED WITH OWNER AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AFTER HIS ARRIVAL 35 MINUTES LATER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PERTAINING TO SERVICE ANIMALS AND THE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE. NO CHLORINE ON SITE TO BE USED WITH THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE OR TO PROVIDE CHLORINE FOR THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. 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.
LEAK UNDER THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
RAW WOODEN BACKSPLASH OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IE:HANDBAGS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST 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.