3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND A BULK, PLATIC CONTAINER OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NOT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND INSIDE TWO SEPARATE COLD HOLDING UNITS: A CARTON OF HALF AND HALF (46.0F), 2 CONTAINERS OF HAM (46.3F-48.0F), SAUSAGE LINKS (48.0F), CHICKEN (49.8F), AND SAUSAGE PATTIES (46.5F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 17LBS AT $110 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. FOUND A MINI COOLER AT 48.7F AND A TWO DOOR COOLER AT 50.0F BOTH UNITS WERE FOUND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND STOCKED WITH TCS FOODS. BOTH UNITS TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. 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.
OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND A BULK, PLATIC CONTAINER OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NOT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 21, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 21, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 4, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 23, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD TWO-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: GROUND BEEF 49.0 F TO 52.0 F, EGGS 48.0 F TO 55.0 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF GROUND BEEF WORTH $250.00 AND NINE TRAYS OF EGGS WORTH $ 220.0 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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.
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE 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.