Complaint
Jul 17, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. 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.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINER STORED COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DEAD INSECTS (ANTS) BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP AND COMPOSITION AND ATTRACT OTHER PESTS 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.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED WITH THE HANDLE BURIED IN THE FOOD ITEM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS SUCH THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH OPEN FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CLEAN SERVING TRAYS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED AT THE COOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR COVERED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND MAINTAIN.
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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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE DISCHARGING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND CREATING LARGE PUDDLE OF CLEAN WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN ALL OTHER LIQUID WASTE AND RAINWATER LINES PROPERLY ROUTED TO DISCHARGE INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM.
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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ALONG THE OUTER RIM AND PIPING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST THAT MAY DRIP ONTO OPEN FOOD AND EQUIPMENT 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, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source