6-202.15: OBSERVED THE LOWER, LEFT REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF 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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 24, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. I INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. THE MANAGER WAS ON SITE WHEN RETURNING FROM LUNCH TO ISSUE REPORTS AND CITATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES (KNIFE, LADDLE, WOK) AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ANY BASINS SET UP.. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SET UP THE WAREWASHING SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE. PRIORITY 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 TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. WHITE RICE WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS (65.05F), COOKED RICE NOODLES WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS (68.9F), COOKED CHICKEN (108.6F). ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY 68LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $145 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135°F OR ABOVE. 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 APPROXIMATELY 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE MENTIONED AREAS: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE/ PREP AREA, IN THE CREVICES SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE REAR LOWER OPENING OF THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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 THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 28, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE TOP INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 78F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE NOODLES AT 70F, AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE NOODLES WITH EGG AT 78F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED ABOUT 15 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $50 DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 26, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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.