Complaint
May 6, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.
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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, LEAKING PROFUSELY UNDERNEATH WHEN WATER TURNED ON. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES, WATER AT 64.8F-65.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS (100F-120F) AND AT LEAST 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND ACCUMULATING OF FLOOR WHEN WATER RUNNING AND DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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
EXCESSIVE NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (MICROWAVES, BREAD OVEN, ETC) BOXES, AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPAIR 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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source