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Jun 9, 2025
11 recorded violations
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
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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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS NOT ON AT THIS TIME. ALL UNITS MUST BE ON AND HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F AND 0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; MUST PROVIDE 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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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT HE MUST OBTAIN A LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS VERIFYING SERVICE FOR PEST CONTROL FROM A LICENSED COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
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 RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER UNIT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. REMOVE RUST STAINS FROM SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF UNITS.
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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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
UNABLE TO OBTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER FROM SINKS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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OBSERVED A FAUCET KNOB MISSING FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED ALL SINKS ON PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND RUST; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS. (EXPOSED AND THREE COMP). OBSERVED THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG 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.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM, MUST PROVIDE A DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN SOME AREAS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS WHERE NEEDED OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE DEAD MOUSE WAS FOUND; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WASHROOM BEHIND THE SINK AND NEXT TO THE TOILET AND A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source