License
May 4, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND HANDWASHING SINK AT DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AND AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR(NEAR DISHWASHING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING HALF OF FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR NEAR BAG IN BOX AND OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR OF FACILITY AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER DOOR 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIMMLY LIT FRONT PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN SMALL HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN SMALL HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source