Complaint
Sep 8, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND STORE EMPLOYEE ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE AIR DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN CLOTHS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT WHILE AIR DRYING 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
REPLACE BROKEN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING CEMENT FLOOR AROUND AIR CONDITION UNIT INSIDE CLOSET, FIRST FLOOR.
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, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source