SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
May 13, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST 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.
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED THE FLOORS,WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY IN THE 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2629455, DATE 1/8/26. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 8, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, 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.
MUST CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS AND WALLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN INSIDE THE WALK COOLERS IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE 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 WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON RICE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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 EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CO2 TANK,GARBAGE CANS.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU,UNUSED PREP COOLER,SODA RACK,PREP TABLES.
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.
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 REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 10, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 5, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576986 6/8/23 NOT CORRECTED #47 4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. #55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.(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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN WALL BASES AND GAP IN WALL NEXT TO BISCUIT PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL CONDUIT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE & ALONG BOTH SIDES OF CONDUIT LEADING IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND IN CREVICES OF UNDER SIDE OF PREP EQUIPMENT,MIXED IN WITH TRASH ,FOOD DEBRIS AND BAGS ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ALSO APPX.30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AND OUTLET BOX AT DRIVE-THRU.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/5/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON 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 PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP 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.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.