Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 23, 2026
10 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN BASEMENT BROKEN AND TORN FROM FRAME. MUST REPAIR/INSTALL SCREEN DOOR IF OPEN DOORS ARE NEEDED FOR VENTILATION.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM, TAMARIND SAUCE, STORED IN BUCKETS THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SOAP OR OTHER CHEMICAL BUCKETS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WAS DISCARDED: VALUE $10 AND 20#.
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND POTS/PANS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES, UTENSILS, POTS/PANS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF MOST FREEZERS AND ON THE AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL BROKEN/TORN 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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL 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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CRATES AND BINS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FRYER, COOLERS/FREEZERS, ETC.) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2642827 DATED 9/16/26 #38-INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, PREP AREA, AND WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND 8 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT AREA: 5 INSIDE IGLOO COOLER, 1 ON WALK-IN COOLER EXTERIOR WALL, 1 ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, AND 1 IN REAR AREA RECEIPT PRINTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source