OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FENCE AND GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 24, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PACKAGES OF HOT DOGS SITTING IN A PAN OF WATER IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR MICROWAVE.
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.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER (WIC) WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS 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.
THE RIGHT WASHBOWL (2) IN THE FIRST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST SO THAT THE WATER STAYS ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS.
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.
BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER (WIC) WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN. -THE WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AS WELL AS THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE TOP OF BOTH SINKS 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 NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED 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.
OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ABOVE THE WASH COMPARMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWLS NEEDS TO BE FIXED: BOYS AND GIRL 1ST FL 1ST FAUCET DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT THE WATER STAYS ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS.
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 THE STORAGE ROOMS AND THE AREAS IN FRONT OF THE WINDOWS BY THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS TO PREVENT POSSIBEL HARBORAGE SPACE FOR PESTS. MAINTAIN AREAS.
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 NO SHIELDING FOR THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SHIELD FOR LIGHT.
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.