OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 ACCUMULATED DUST IN VENTILATION HOOD VENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 31, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION, WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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, Jan 31, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 24, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-203.11 OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 21, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 14, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH DISPOSABLE GLOVES ON HANDLE RAW EGGS AND RAW PORK BACON AND THEN GRAB A CUSTOMER SERVING PLATE TO PLATE READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE. OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TAKE A CONTAINER OF SYRUP FROM A CUSTOMER AND THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH READY-TO-EAT TOAST WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS BETWEEN GLOVE USE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND ALWAYS WASH HANDS PROPERLY BETWEEN GLOVE USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-205.11 OBSERVED A DISHWASHER WASHING A FOOD CONTAINER AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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.
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A HAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES THAT ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) ON THE MENU THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, SUCH AS GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS, GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST DINNER, LARGE CHICKEN SALAD, PORK CHOP SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH, TURKEY SANDWICH, CLUB SANDWICH, PORK CHOP DINNER, SHRIMP BASKET DINNER, COUNTRY FRIED STEAK DINNER, HAM STEAK DINNER, HOT TURKEY DINNER, FISH FILLET DINNER, KID'S MENU 6 PIECE NUGGET AND KID'S MENU GRILLED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) FOR MENTIONED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
7-209.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES STORING ITEMS (BOTTLES OF WATER, DRINK CUPS) ON TOP OF THE DELI MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP, WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS.
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.
3-304.14 OBSERVED CLOTHS FOR WIPING KNIVES NOT HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.