Complaint
Jun 4, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING RACKS
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
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN 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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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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OBSERVED SOFT DRINKS STORED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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
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ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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OBSERVED TWO UNUSED REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE THEM FROM PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZED BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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 GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KICTHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source