OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 7, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE MECHANICAL COMPONENT OF UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND DRY STORAGE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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.
MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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.
INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND SOME COOLERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD CONTACT SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, BEHIND ALL BOX FREEZERS AND KITCHEN COOLERS, UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589090 DATED 02/05/2024 NOT CORRECTED. #47. NOTED KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. #57. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-204.12---- NOTED A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND SINK WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE SINK.
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.
: 4-501.12--- NOTED KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. 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.
: 6-101.11--- CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE. 6-201.11---RAW WOODEN WALL ON THE KITCHEN WEST WALL MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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.
2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jan 30, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 28Chemicals
Official wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED OPEN RODENT BAIT ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE STOVE. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
4-501.12--- NOTED KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. 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.
: 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND SOME COOLERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
6-201.11---- NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS: BEHIND ALL BOX FREEZERS AND KITCHEN COOLERS, UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----RAW WOODEN WALL ON THE KITCHEN WEST WALL MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.---- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.----ALL NOTED HOLES IN WALLS MUST BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPEN NOTED HOLES.
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.
2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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.
STILL OBSERVED 5 TO 10 RAT DROPPING BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT OF THE COOKS LINE AND OVEN, 2 BEHIND REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER, 5 BEHIND THE FRONT CASHIER STATION BOX FREEZER. ALSO LIVE RAT CAUGHT IN TRAP DURING THE REINSPECTION. 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.
5-204.12---- NOTED A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND SINK WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE SINK.
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, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source
License
Jan 23, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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 KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. 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.
INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND SOME COOLERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD CONTACT SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND SINK WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE SINK.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY A BOX FREEZER AND MANY STORED KITCHEN ITEMS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE SINK. MUST MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND REMOVE ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER AND AROUND THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) 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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DINING ROOM LEATHER SOFA, 15 TO 20 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM, 10 TO 15 DROPPINGS BEHIND BOX FREEZER, COOLER AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, 5 TO 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED: THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA, REAR EXIT DOOR AREA AT CUSTOMER WASHROOM, REAR PREP/DISH ROOM.-----DIRTY, UNUSED TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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.