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Oct 14, 2026
8 recorded violations
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
MUST INSTALL A RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH OVERFLOWING AT COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b).
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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL HOLE.
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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LOW DIM LIGHT IN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source