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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Canvass
Apr 2, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES LEAK WHEN TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 3, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE COLD TRAYLINE UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO TRAYS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 51.7F. PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 47.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 4, VALUE $10. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED THE TRAY LINE UNIT, USED THE TOP PART TO STORE COLD TCS FOODS. A THIN LAYER OF ICE MAT IS PROVIDED INSIDE THE TRAYLINE WHICH MELTS QUICKLY, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD WITH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. THE BOTTOM PART OF THE UNIT IS NOT IN WORKING CONDITION THAT'S WHY AN ICE LINER IS USED ON TOP AND THE FOOD IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.7F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 47.9F, ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO NOT USE. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. 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.
LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.LEAKING DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
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.
REMOVE GRIMES ON FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP.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.