OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS OR PURCHASE DRAIN STOPPERS THAT FIT OVER DRAIN.
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, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Mar 21, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED HOLE IN DOOR AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.12: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE TSHIRT BAGS STORED IN NORTHSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BOXES OF SINGLE USE TSHIRT BAGS, SINGLE USE ITEMS MAY NOT BE STORED IN WASHROOMS.
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.
4-101.19: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 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.
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN LEADING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN LEADING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY.
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, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 21, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOLE IN DOOR AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE TSHIRT BAGS STORED IN NORTHSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BOXES OF SINGLE USE TSHIRT BAGS, SINGLE USE ITEMS MAY NOT BE STORED IN WASHROOMS.
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 ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 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.
OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN LEADING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN LEADING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY.
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, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Sep 9, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES .
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 ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. CORRECTED ON SITE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON HAIR COVERING BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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.
OBSERVED BOX OF REFRIGERATOR AND OVEN THERMOMETERS STORED ON TABLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED SANITIZED EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CORRECTED ON SITE SAID EQUIPMENT REMOVED FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND RELOCATED TO PREP AREA BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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 CHAIR AND TABLE STORED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TABLE AND CHAIR FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM, HE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT NO LONGER USED.
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.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT MEAT WITH BARE HANDS WHILE SITTING BAREFOOT ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA, AS DOCUMENTED ON POSTED VIDEO. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 20, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE USE NAPKINS AND TO GO BOXES STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE USE NAPKINS AND TO GO BOXES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MILK CRATE USED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF CHIPS IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 URINAL AND TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING(UNABLE TO FLUSH URINAL AND TOILET WITHOUT OVERFLOWING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL AND TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM THIS IS THE WASHROOM THAT EVERYONE USES.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS(TOTE BAG, JACKET AND MINI BACKPACK) STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS. CORRECTED ON SITE TOTE BAG, JACKET AND MINI BACKPACK HUNG UP ON RACK PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE USE TO HANG PERSONAL ITEMS IN REAR OF FACILITY ACROSS FROM UTILITY SINK.
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.