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Pak Sweets Inc.

2326 W Devon Ave

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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12 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CIY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS OMELET PARATHA, BEEF SAMOSA, HALF FRY EGG, SOUPS, CHICKEN BUN KABOB ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2642428 ON 09/09/2026. #47. NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Sep 9, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CIY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS OMELET PARATHA, BEEF SAMOSA, HALF FRY EGG, SOUPS, CHICKEN BUN KABOB ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 25Food temperature

Official wording

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED ON MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED WITH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS (OMELET EGGS, HAMBURGERS, BEEF ETC.). CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN AS AN EXAMPLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2633337 ON 03/31/2026. #39. NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. #47. NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 31, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL OF THE COOKING STOVE AND PREP COUNTERS.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Mar 16, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP INCLUDING THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES. CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES AT THE COOK'S LINE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 26, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP INCLUDING THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES. CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES AT THE COOK'S LINE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 26, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 15, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE MOP SINK AND BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE WOODEN CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP INCLUDING THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES. CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES AT THE COOK'S LINE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

CLOSE AND SEAL THE LID FOR THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

PREP AREA BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

EAST SIDE PREP AREA EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL FROM PREP AREA SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.

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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH LITTER, CAR TIRE, FURNITURE AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE 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.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS, CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE ETC.

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 problems
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, FROM REPORT #2626511 DATED ON 11/04/25, NOT CORRECTED-STILL EVIDENCE OF PESTS. #38 OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES IN TABLESIDE CAN OPENER, 1 LIVE ROACH ON BOTTLE OF BLEACH IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA, AND OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CABINETS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Nov 4, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA AND 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALS THROUGHOUT.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 8, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

SOME FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 10, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NO SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BULID UP WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON REAR PREP AREA SHELVES (BY SPICES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FLOOR 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

SOME FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 19, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,25LB COOKED CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 54.9F AND 25LB OF COOKED CURRY POTATO AT TEMP OF 59.9F. BOTH PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.POUNDS 50, VALUE 400. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CONSILATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT,6LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 99.5F AND 12 MEAT SAMOSA AT 110.7F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.POUNDS 8,VALUE 45.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source

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