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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Jan 15, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 9:05AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 9:05AM CERTIFIED MANAGER DHRUMIL PATEL ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2610299 DATED 1/10/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 10, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES ON-SITE WASH HANDS WITH IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WASHED HANDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS WITH MINIMAL FRICTION CREATED ON SURFACES OF THE HANDS, ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT APPLYING SOAP. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO RE-WASH HANDS AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. DISCUSSED PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE WITH PERSON-IN-CHARGE AND BOTH EMPLOYEES RE-WASHED HANDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING AT TIME OF INSPECTION: SALAMI AT 50.2F, HAM AT 51.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 CLEAN SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STORED IN FOOD CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED AERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKS AND SPRAYS WATER WHEN FAUCET IS ACTIVATED, BUT HANDWASHING SINK FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AERATOR OR FAUCET ASSEMBLY TO ELIMINATE WATER SPRAY WHEN FAUCET IS ACTIVATED 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.
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH SODA MACHINE BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED SPILLS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SPILLS AND OTHER SOILS 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.