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Jun 11, 2025
9 recorded violations
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO KIT ON-SITE FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH ALL REQUIRED ITEMS AS MANDATED BY THE FOOD CODE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE WASHROOM AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (PROBE THERMOMETER) PRESENT ON-SITE FOR VERIFYING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD ITEMS (SUCH AS MILK, CHEESE) DURING RECEIVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEAT LEAST ONE ACCURATE AND FUNCTIONAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (PROBE THERMOMETER) FOR VERIFYING TCS FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC UNIT CLOSET (IN THE REAR AREA), APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT DROPPINGS BENEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STOREFRONT AREA (NEAR FRONT DOOR), APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND WITHIN STORAGE CABINET OF THE WASHROOM AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN STOREFRONT AREA AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND DEAD COCKROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR PEST ABATEMENT SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) NO 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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNTREATED/UNPAINTED WOODEN BLOCKS USED TO SUPPORT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE MAIN STOREFRONT AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR TREAT WOODEN BLOCKS TO MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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 INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (BOTTOM OF INTERIOR CAVITY) OF 2 CHEST FREEZERS IN THE MAIN STOREFRONT AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE THAT IS MOLD-LIKE IN APPEARANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF HEAVY SOILS 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 NO SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY ON-SITE FOR THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT LEAST ONE UTILITY OR SERVICE SINK FOR THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTES 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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN STOREFRONT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE CAPS WITH BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES PROPERLY COVED AND ENCLOSED IN AREAS IN WHICH CLEANING METHODS OTHER THAN WATER FLUSHING ARE USED.
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 NO LIGHT FIXTURE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WASHROOM TO PROVIDE 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source