OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF 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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES AROUND MAIN PREP ENTRANCE, WALKIN-IN COOLER, AND ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR ENTRANCE TO MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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 MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 8, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 31, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN BEEF BURGER PATTIES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT GYROS SAUCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SAUCE DISCARDED AND REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOKED PEPPERS FOR THE ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 130.1F, COOKED CHICKEN UNDER A HOT HOLDING HEAT LAMP RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 113.5F TO 126.6F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 135F OR ABOVE. 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.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE MOP SINK ROOM AND UNDER SHELVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. LAST SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DATED 8-19-24. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. 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
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OR 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.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR RAW WOOD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES OR INSIDE COOLER/FREEZERS.
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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 27, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 18, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOIL ALONG REAR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, HOT HOLDING UNIT) ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP COOLING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORED WITH LID ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LID AND STORE FOOD IN SMALLER CONTAINERS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: BENEATH UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA, BENEATH AND ON BOTTOM SHELF IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, BENEATH SHELVES AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR HALLWAY, BENEATH SODA BOXES IN REAR HALLWAY, ALONGSIDE THE FRONT COUNTER SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, REMOVE NOTED OPEN BAIT IN SAME AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 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 EMPLOYEE IN FRONT AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING GAS LINES TO FOOD EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL AND UTILIZE COVER OR EQUIPMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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 INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AT COOK LINE KEPT COVERED DURING FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED DURING FOOD PREPARATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION 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.
OBSERVED FLOOR SOILED WITH GREASE BENEATH DEEP FRYERS AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND 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 MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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.