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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint
May 7, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN MEAT COUNTER AREA AND MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 60F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER RESTORED AT TIME OF INSPECTON.
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 NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER AT HOLD UNITS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA (ROTISSERIE CABINET AND PIZZA CABINET). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST/ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT FANS IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 2, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN DELI PREP AREA, FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA, AND MAIN PREP AREA IN REAR. WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 56.0F-60.0F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURES 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION, PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY
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.
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE: CATFISH AT 109.0F, POTATOES AND CHEESE AT 104.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $ 50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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.
LARGE VARIETY OF SAUSAGES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F-62.0F. ALL SAUSAGES DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION 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.
NO DATE MARKING ON LARGE VARIETY OF OPENED DELI MEATS (TURKEY, HAM, BEEF, ETC) AND CHEESES IN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY CASES IN DELI PREP AREA. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS FOR STORING/DISPLAYING SAUSAGE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F-60F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. REPAIR SERVICE ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION TO REPLACE FANS ON UNITS AND REPAIR UNITS TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F.
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.
MISSING COVERS ON FAN IN MILK WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 15, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN THE HOT HOLD UNIT FOR COOKED FOODS NEAR THE HOT FOOD COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED THROUGHOUT THE OPERATION ON SHELVING AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK(S) AT HANDSINKS IN THE REAR HOT FOOD PREP AREA AND RAW MEAT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGE TO LOWER WALL IN MEAT COUNTER AREA (NEAR DOOR TO REAR MEAT AREA). OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL WITH HOLE NEAR ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE HOT FOOD COUNTER AREA TO HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 16, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DAMAGE TO LOWER WALL IN MEAT COUNTER AREA (NEAR DOOR TO REAR MEAT AREA). OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL WITH HOLE NEAR ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE HOT FOOD COUNTER AREA TO HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN THE HOT HOLD UNIT FOR COOKED FOODS NEAR THE HOT FOOD COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED THROUGHOUT THE OPERATION ON SHELVING AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 LEAK(S) AT HANDSINKS IN THE REAR HOT FOOD PREP AREA AND RAW MEAT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.