SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 16, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BEHIND ONE TOILET IN THE IN THE MENS WASHROOM LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOOR AND WALK-IN UNITS ALONG THE WALL WHERE NEEDED.
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 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 200 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREAS BEHIND, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE PALLETS, ALONG WALL AND ON SHELF LEDGES, FOUND DROPPINGS ON THE SELLING FLOOR PACKAGED FOOD AREA ON SHELVES, FOUND DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOKING AREA BY THE WOK, INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER AND ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES, FOUND DROPPINGS ON THE WALL LEDGE IN THE SMALL BUTCHER ROOM AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE TALAPIA TANK IN THE BUTCHER AREA ALSO OBSERVED IN THE BOILER ROOM ON THE FLOOR, WOMENS WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR BY THE HANDSINK AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE AREA WHERE DISPOSAL UNITS ARE LOCATED INSIDE OF STORE ON THE FLOOR AND DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG WALL LEDGE INSIDE OF TWO WALK IN UNITS USED TO STORE DRY (NON REFRIGERATED) PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO BARRIER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FISH PREP AREA AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER/SPLASH GUARD AT SIDE OF SINK AS SINK IS NEXT TO A PREP TABLE WHERE LIVE FISH ARE CLEANED AND GUTTED.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
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 A MISSING TOLET SEAT IN THE FIRST STALL OF THE MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOILET SEAT WHERE NEEDED.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISPOSAL UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST.
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 19, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 16, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 200 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREAS BEHIND, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE PALLETS, ALONG WALL AND ON SHELF LEDGES, FOUND DROPPINGS ON THE SELLING FLOOR PACKAGED FOOD AREA ON SHELVES, FOUND DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOKING AREA BY THE WOK, INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER AND ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES, FOUND DROPPINGS ON THE WALL LEDGE IN THE SMALL BUTCHER ROOM AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE TALAPIA TANK IN THE BUTCHER AREA ALSO OBSERVED IN THE BOILER ROOM ON THE FLOOR, WOMENS WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR BY THE HANDSINK AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE AREA WHERE DISPOSAL UNITS ARE LOCATED INSIDE OF STORE ON THE FLOOR AND DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG WALL LEDGE INSIDE OF TWO WALK IN UNITS USED TO STORE DRY (NON REFRIGERATED) PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
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 THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE SINK AND THE PIPE UNDER THE SINK WAS NOT CONNECTED LEAVING IT TO DRAIN ON THE FLOOR IF HOSE NOT CONNECTED. SINK IS NOT BEING USED TO WASH HANDS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND ATTACH PIPE APPROPRIATELY FOR PROPER USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISPOSAL UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST.
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 16, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 21, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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 DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 10, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 3, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROX 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND ON THE PALLETS AND IN THE ELETRICAL ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE AT THE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF JUNE 10TH. 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.
OBSERVED THE WALL BASE COVERING COMING LOOSE FROM STALL WALL IN MENS RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LIGHTS NOT WORKING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL BULBS AS NEEDED FOR PROPER LIGHTING.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE 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 APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BETWEEN PALLETS AND ON PALLETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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.
OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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.