License
Dec 8, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 DEAD GNATS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA(S) AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEAD INSECTS AND BECOMING AN ATTRACTANT TO ADDITIONAL PESTS 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR OPENING INTO MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO NOT BE SELF-LATCHING WHEN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WASHROOM DOORS WHICH OPEN TO FOOD PREPARATION AREAS TO BE SELF-CLOSING AND SELF-LATCHING AND MAINTAIN CLOSED DURING FOOD OPERATIONS.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST AND OTHER SOILS 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FUNCTIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF ADEQUATE CAPACITY TO REMOVE FUMES AND ODORS FROM REQUIRED AREAS SUCH AS WASHROOMS 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON-SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW.
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, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source