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4 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 27, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHIG AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 18, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHIG AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 4-DOOR SMALL FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 49.5.3F, TURKEY SAUSAGES AT 53.3F, REGULAR SAUSAGES 54.2F, AMERICAN CHEESE 52.1F, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 50.9, SWISS CHEESE AT 51.1F, CREAM CHEESE AT 54.9F. STUFFED MINI BAGELS AT 52.8F, HASH BROWNS AT 58.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 22LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $310 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE AIRTEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 4-DOOR SMALL PREP COOLER AT 55.3F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS EGGS, TURKEY SAUSAGES, SAUSAGES, CREAM CHEESE ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 41.0F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2626849 ON 11/10/25. #38. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN REAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR OR DOOR FRAME TO ELIMINATE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS. #52. OBSERVED CONDENSATE WATER LINE FROM ICE MACHINE DISCHARGING WATER DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR AWAY FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR RE-ROUTE ICE MACHINE CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: WALL PANEL DETACHED FROM WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (ADJACENT TO REAR EXTERIOR DOOR), BASE COVING BENEATH THE WALK-IN COOLER DETACHED FROM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 10, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SHEET PAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED AS OVERHEAD PROTECTION TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS MOLD-LIKE IN APPEARANCE, NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT OR TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED SHEET PAN FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 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 LARGE HOLE GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN REAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR OR DOOR FRAME TO ELIMINATE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER 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.
OBSERVED CONDENSATE WATER LINE FROM ICE MACHINE DISCHARGING WATER DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR AWAY FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR RE-ROUTE ICE MACHINE CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN 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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: WALL PANEL DETACHED FROM WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (ADJACENT TO REAR EXTERIOR DOOR), BASE COVING BENEATH THE WALK-IN COOLER DETACHED FROM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.