Complaint
May 13, 2026
12 recorded violations
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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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PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
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2-401.11 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SMOKING A CIGARETTE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY SMOKE OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY AND NEVER SMOKE INSIDE OF THE FACILITY.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HANDDRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO HANDDRYING PROVISION PROVIDED AT THE COOKING LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDDRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
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7-102.11 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE CHEMICAL ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
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.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE ATTACHED CUTTING BOARD AND NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLE FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
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7-32-015 OBSERVED THE FOOD SANITATION MANAGER SMOKING A CIGARETTE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGER QUICKLY HID THE CIGARETTE UPON INSPECTOR'S OBSERVATION. OBSERVED CIGARETTE ASHES ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE MANAGER WAS SMOKING THE CIGARETTE AND CIGARETTE ASHES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER SMOKE INSIDE OF PUBLIC PLACES. SMOKING INSIDE OF PUBLIC PLACES IS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015. SECOND OFFENSE.
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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source