License
Jan 22, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WASHROOM MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR: DRAIN PLUMBING BENEATH THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING BUT FUNCTIONAL; DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LISTED PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ELIMINATE LEAKS 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BASE BOARD BENEATH FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF UNTREATED/UNPAINTED EXPOSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO TREAT, COVER, OR REPLACE EXPOSED WOOD IN THIS ARE AND MAINTAIN ALL INDOOR AREA SURFACES SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source