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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
May 7, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE REAR HAND-WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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.
FOUND FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
FOUND FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PACKAGES OF FROZEN MEAT SITTING IN WATER IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR USE THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT CLEAN (WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP) AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. -THE MONITORS IN THE FRONT. -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BUN TOASTER.
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 FOLLOWING LEAKS MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK. -LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE BISCUIT OVEN).
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.
THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE 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.
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE SINKS AND EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS. THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE DINING ROOMN WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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.
CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 3, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OR WALL SPLATTER. THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM WALK IN. THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND THE WRAP MAKING STATION AND UNDER THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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.
FILTERING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. 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.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED AND TAKEN OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
FILTERING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. 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.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED AND TAKEN OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
FILTERING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. 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.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACKROOM, REAR PREP, REAR FRY AREA AND FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.