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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
Jun 29, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK CONTAINER (FLOUR) IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM/PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON WALL BY HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP AREA AND ALONG THE LEDGE BY THE WINDOWS IN THE DINING AREA, AND BY THE LEDGE NEXT TO GARBAGE CAN IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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.
OBSERVD EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 24, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 26, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING UPPER FAN WALL SCREEN AND REAR DOOR WIDE OPEN WITH NO SCREEN MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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.
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS AND ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND SODA STORAGE RACKS AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND TRIM THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2624037 9/18/25.-#38-6-501.111 :STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PLASTIC FOOD LID AT DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,OPENING IN LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERNEATH DIRT TOWEL BLACK PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG, ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZER, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SAME, ON WHEEL BASES OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER, OPENING IN WALL BEHIND SODA STORAGE SHELVES, AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND BLACK PLASTIC BAG OF SOILED TOWELS NEAR MOPSINK.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/26/25.#60-8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2624037 9/18/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-202.12 : Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind the blade and blade housing. Instructed to clean and maintain. #58-2-102.13 : No allergen certificate for the food service manager. Instructed to obtain. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 18, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS, SUCH AS .5LBS. SLICED GYROS-98.1F.4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN LEGS-119.1F-121.3F IN FRYER BASKET. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE. APPX. 4.5LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZER, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SAME, WHEEL BASES OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER, OPENING IN WALL BEHIND SODA STORAGE SHELVES, AND SEVERAL DEAD.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/18/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND SODA STORAGE RACKS AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND TRIM THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2618421 6/2/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-202.12 : Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind the blade and blade housing. Instructed to clean and maintain. #58-2-102.13 : No allergen certificate for the food service manager. Instructed to obtain. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(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, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 2, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
No allergen certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
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.
Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade and blade housing, Instructed to clean 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.