Short Form Complaint
Aug 4, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE HOT GRILL COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A CONTAINER OF WATER INSIDE THE SINK CONTAINING THE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING USED AND STORED IN THE SINK. REVIEWED THE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER ON THE COLD SANDWICH PREP COOLER USING A FOOD ENCRUSTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE OFF THE KNIFE BEING USED TO CUT READY TO EAT SANDWICHES. THEN PUT THE KNIFE BACK ON THE PREP SURFACE TO BE USED. REVIEWED WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND THE KNIFE WAS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 7-6-26 REPORT #2639380 WAS NOTED COVERED BY OTHER FRAMED DOCUMENTS AND NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. REVIEWED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. TODAY'S SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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