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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Nov 25, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER(BREADCRUMBS) AT PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON 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.
OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
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 EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 29, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 22, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLER IN WARMEST AREA.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
4-501.11 - OBSERVED GASKET OF RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF SALAD AREA PREPARATION COOLER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET.
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, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 15, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH An EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA, SAUSAGE, AND MEATBALLS ARE HANDLED AND PREPARED. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SALAD PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN INDICATING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS.
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 NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLER IN WARMEST AREA.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN CORNERS OF ROOM IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CANNED GOODS, AND PAPER GOODS ARE STORED. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CANNED GOODS AND BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE LOCATION OFF MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING.
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 WET WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORED ON PREPARATION TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN APPROPRIATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE.
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 PLATES, BOWLS, AND PANS ON MAIN PREP LINE SHELVES TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ITEMS OR PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE LOCATION OFF MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED GASKET OF RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF SALAD AREA PREPARATION COOLER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET.
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 NO UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF COMPLETION. ENSURE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER MANAGERS TO MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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.