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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
Jun 9, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SHELL EGGS AT 55F AND LIQUID EGGS AT 54F INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE EGGS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. 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.
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.
MUST PROPER LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH COFFEE SPLATTER AND DIRT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING.
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, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Sep 11, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 9, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
: 6-201.11--- -RAW WOODEN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM AROUND TOILET AND UNDER THE HAND BLOW DRYER MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH COFFEE SPLATTER AND DIRT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 1, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS AND CONDIMENT CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY WITH LABEL 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.
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON SPLASH GUARD PANELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
CABINET DOOR IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND 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.
NOTED LOW HOT WATER FLOW ON THE FAUCET OF THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL.INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER FLOW.
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.
NOTED UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
THE FOLLOWING SMALL DRAIN FLIES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 ON WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM, 20 TO 30 INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET, 15 TO 20 AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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.
INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND TOASTER OVEN DIRTY. 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.
THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM AROUND TOILET AND UNDER THE HAND BLOW DRYER MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH COFFEE SPLATTER AND DIRT, DIRTY WALL UNDER THE WASHROOM HAND BLOWER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND IN COFFEE PREP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.---WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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.