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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Oct 8, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. 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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 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.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
6-202.15: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING AT THE BOTTOM AND RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH A WOOD LIKE RESIDUE. 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.
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET AT THE REAR WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND ELEVATE ITEMS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source
License
May 30, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
OBSERVED NO CLEANING AGENT FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR CLEANING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FOOD GRADE APPROPRIATE CLEANING AGENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 NO IDPH LICENSE NUMBER FOR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY THAT WILL BE SERVICING THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS APPLICABLE TO MONITOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED TO SANITIZE DISHWASHARE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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 INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH A WOOD LIKE RESIDUE. 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.
OBSERVED THE DRAIN VALVE OF THE EXPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTALLED DIRECTLY INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN OF A PLUMBING FIXTURE IN THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AN AIR GAP ON THE MENTIONED VALVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION NOT ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING. THE WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM THE GREASE TRAP AND POOLING ONTO THE PREP AREA FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET AT THE REAR WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND ELEVATE ITEMS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.