Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 21, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Pak Sweets Inc.
2326 W Devon Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Pak Sweets Inc. last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 21, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 13 inspections on record, from Apr 19, 2024 to Sep 21, 2026.
- Has Pak Sweets Inc. ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 13 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 19, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
13 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Sep 16, 2026
Fail
6 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 issuesnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 findingnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 findingOfficial 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 issuesnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 temperaturenotedCode 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.
More about other findingOfficial 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 contaminationnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsOfficial 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsOfficial 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsOfficial 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 insectsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsOfficial 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 insectsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 findingOfficial 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 insectsnotedCode 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 problemsOfficial 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 issuesOfficial 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 contaminationnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 issuesOfficial 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 temperaturenotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 temperaturenotedCode 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source