Complaint
Sep 21, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official Wording
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE KITCHEN METAL CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND PREP COOLERS AND THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WATER LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:AT FAR RIGHT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM 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.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN FROM PREVIOUS NIGHT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.6F-45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $400.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES.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.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FACILITY MAKING YOGURT ON SITE WITHOUT CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVED HACCP PLAN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROCESS.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 GALLONS OF YOGURT WORTH $200.00.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR SPECIAL PROCESS YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE MAKING SAID SPECIAL PROCESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM. (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source