Complaint
Aug 10, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source
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Complaint
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
4 recorded violations
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND ON THE SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE: FRIED CHICKEN 124.0F-128.2F AND BOURBON CHICKEN (99.0F-110F). FOUND INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA: BAKED CHICKEN (121.8F) AND FISH (122.9F). INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 35LBS AT $120 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 temperatureTHERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE MULTIPLE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT ACCURATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE BAKERY/SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
Canvass
4 recorded violations
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM, AND AT THE HAND SINK BASE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsGARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COMPACTOR IN THE REAR DOCK AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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 issuesPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. FLOORS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND COOLER NEED CLEANING. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE JUICING AREA.
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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
5 recorded violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
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 problemsPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. OBSERVED A MISSING FAUCET HANDLE FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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 problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT-CUTTING ROOM AND THE BAKERY AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY COOLER AND COUNTER.
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 problemsWIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED DIRTY, WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND DIRTY DISHES STORAGE SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF BBQ SAUCE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
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, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
11 recorded violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 130F AT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE DELI CHEESE COOLER AND COOLER IN THE JUICE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA. OBSERVED FETA CHEESE AT 45F AND MILK AT 49F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 temperaturePLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. REPLACE THE SPRAY HOSE FOR THE PRODUCE PREP SINK. OBSERVED A MISSING FAUCET HANDLE FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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 problemsGARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO LID FOR THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST HAVE A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 issuesPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT-CUTTING ROOM AND THE BAKERY AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY COOLER AND COUNTER.
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 problemsPREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2588026 ON 1/12/24 NOT CORRECTED: 55- 6-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF AND AROUND THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED 4 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND GRILL PREP AREA WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F. NO COLD WATER WAS BEING SUPPLIED TO THE HAND-WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsCONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. OBSERVED CHURROS STORED AT THE END OF THE CASH REGISTER UNPROTECTED AND UNCOVERED WITH NO SNEEZEGUARD OVER THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 contaminationWIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY, WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 problemsFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
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 problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND DIRTY DISHES STORAGE SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF BBQ SAUCE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
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, Jul 25, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
1 recorded violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF AND AROUND THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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 12, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
8 recorded violations
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE PALLETS, STORAGE SHELVES, FLOOR AND ALONG THE WALL LEDGE OF THE 2ND FLOOR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA, 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL LEDGE IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE FLORAL WALK-IN COOLER, 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SPRINKLER ROOM ADJACENT TO THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OF RETAIL AISLES 12 AND 13. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsWAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 problemsTOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE 2ND FLOOR OFFICE WASHROOM AND THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BOTH HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES NOT REACHING THE REQUIRED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE. THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA SHOWED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 78F, AND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOWED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 117F. BOTH DISH MACHINES WERE USED WITH SHEET TRAYS AND LARGE POTS STORED INSIDE BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES SO THAT A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE IS MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
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 problemsHOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE JUICE/COFFEE BAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF AND AROUND THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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 problemsADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS NEXT TO THE HOT FOOD BAR AREA.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 5, 2024 · Original Source