ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
2 inspections
Canvass
Oct 22, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
Inadequate lighting in basement storage room, Instructed to provide.
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 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 28, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 BULK FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) TO BE MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA TO BE HEAVILY-CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS AND DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR-MOUNTED PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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 FLOOR, WALL, AND PIPES SURROUNDING DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR, WALLS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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
OBSERVED INTENTIY OF LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO BE INSUFFICIENT, SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ENTRANCE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN BASEMENT AREA TO ALLOW FOR LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA 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.