Complaint
Jun 4, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND BARS IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS.
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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR OBSERVED RAW LARGE BURGERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.7F TO 46.0F. OBSERVED INSIDE 1DOOR COOLER SMALL BURGERS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.5F TO 48.7F. MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 14# OFF FOOD WORTH $128. 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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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 LAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIRED 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMNET BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source