NOTED CRACKED DUMPSTER LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (GYROS, ITALIAN BEEF,BURGERS,NACHOS, BURRITOS, RICE BOWLS) WITHOUT VALID PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS TO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. 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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS BEVERAGE STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AND CONSUMPTION.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 12, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 5, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617584 ON 5-15-25:40-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.47-OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.51-OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.56-OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-15-25 NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 15, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
11 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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.
OBSERVED BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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 FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDEE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2600512 ON 8-21-24:58- CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S) (CFM) MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 21, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE GO OUTSIDE, COME BACK IN, WALKING AND USING HER CELLULAR PHONE AND THEN BEGAN TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN ENTERING THE PREP AREA, MULTI-TASKING, USING PHONES, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION 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.
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
CAN OPENER IN REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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.
EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EVERYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S 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.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S) (CFM) MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 10, 2023
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 OBSERVED A METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE OF RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED THE WHITE TO GO CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS 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.
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
3-302.12: OBSERVER 7 BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SURFACE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP, SOILED TOWELS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE MICROWAVES STORED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 2, 2023
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYING STATION. MUST PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. 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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION. THE TCS FOODS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE: CATFISH FILLETS (50.7F), CATFISH NUGGETS (47.8F), CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (48.0F), AND JACK SALMON (49.4F) MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 40LBS AT $500.00 PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVER 7 BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ANY FOOD ITEMS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WHITE TO GO CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS 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.
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION WITH A LEAK AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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.
OBSERVED THE SURFACE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP, SOILED TOWELS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE MICROWAVES STORED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/21/2021, REPORT #2472976 #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE HIRED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.