License
Dec 9, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AND SEALED OUTER ENTRANCES TO PROTECT FROM ENTRY OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENK SINK DRAIN PLUGS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CLEAN WATER FROM EXTERIOR DRAINING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AREA NEAR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ENTRY OF WATER INTO FACILITY BASEMENT OR ROUTE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN 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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FUNCTIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF ADEQUATE CAPACITY TO REMOVE FUMES AND ODORS FROM REQUIRED AREAS SUCH AS WASHROOMS 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source