Complaint
Feb 18, 2026
7 recorded violations
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR/ BEARD GUARDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HAIR RETRAINTS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT LID DETACHED AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PAINTERS TAPE ON EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON SHELVING IN REAR PRE AREA-IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK AND GRAY MOLD LIKE BUILDUP ON WALLS, STORAGE RACKS, SEAMS AND SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER STORING BEER KEGS, MIXED BEVERAGES AND PIZZA DOUGH IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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OBSERVED FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATION
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.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME, REVIEWED ONE OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH CERTIFICATE COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source