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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jun 23, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST WIPE OUT THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STATIONS TABLES,WALL BEHIND CHICKEN PREP STATION COUNTER TOPS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND PREP AND SERVING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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 CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 5, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 2, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 23, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596246 6/13/24 NOT CORRECTED -#38-6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DISH STORAGE RACK.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MENU BOARD & MONITORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER UNDERSIDEDS OF SHELVING UNITS.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST,FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOBBY AREA LOWER WALL TRIM AND WINDOW SILL DAMAGED FROM RECENT CAR ACCIDENT.:#55- 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AREA.:#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,SPILLAGE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY UNDERNEATH UNUSED SODA COUNTER.#56-6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND OVEN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON RICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BISCUIT COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 13, 2024
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HAND DRYING DEVICE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM SOAP DISPENSER.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HINGE ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED DISH STORAGE RACK.
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 CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MENU BOARD & MONITORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER UNDERSIDEDS OF SHELVING UNITS.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SPRAYER AT CHICKEN SINK AND LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
In plain English
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.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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 OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL GROUND WITH EXCESSIVE SOILED DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST,FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND OVENS .
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.