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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
Apr 29, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BACK WALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 10, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
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 DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER COMPARTMENT 1 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF LABELING WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON COOKING SIDE OF PREP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 8, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS (FRONT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA) TO BE BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL ITEMS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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 CLEAN ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE TO LINE GRILL FOR COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE ON GRILL FOR COOKING.
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 CAULK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE VISIBLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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 SOILED TAPE USED ON SUMP PUMP FLOOR COVER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TAPE WITH APPROVED PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA DRY STORAGE AREA (BEHIND STAIRWELL) FLOORS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BAG OF HERBS OPEN IN BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL DRY FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.