MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASHCAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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 PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR USED PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS.
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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 8, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 17, 2025
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
COOKS LINE BEVERAGES MUST BE IN A SEALED CUP WITH LID.
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.
NOTED FROZEN FRENCH FRIES IMPROPERLY THAWING ON SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS OF THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION.
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.
NOTED TORN MESH WITH OPEN HOLES ON REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL, NO OPENINGS/HOLES IN SCREEN MESH.
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
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED FOODS ON SHELVING.
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.
ALL PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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.
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SHELVING UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE METAL RACK SHELVING OR ON THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WASHROOM. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE'S ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. 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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. 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.
6-501.19--WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AT ALL TIMES 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
4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULAION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP 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, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 8, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK FRONT 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 A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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 MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AT ALL TIMES 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
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULAION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2584698 DATED:11/06/2023 #39--3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP STATION NEAR PREP COUNTER WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT SPLASH CONTAMINATION FROM HAND WASHING. #55--6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/15/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SUPPLY AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON OUTSIDE OIL RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP STATION NEAR PREP COUNTER WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT SPLASH CONTAMINATION FROM HAND WASHING.
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.