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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jan 22, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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 GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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.
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
4-901.12 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM 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.
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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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)OBSERVED FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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.
6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 10, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 300 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON FOOD PREPAREDON SITE AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED GRILL EQUIPMENT ALONG LEDGE IN FRONT WHERE SLIDING DOOR IS LOCATED, BEHIND 7UP 2 DOOR EQUIPMENT ON LEDGE AND FLOOR, INSIDE BOTH STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR PREP AREA SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF CLOSED CARDBOARD BOXES, INSIDE EQUIPMENT USED FOR STORAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES AND BEHIND 2 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 40 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ON PREP TABLES, ON BOXES IN STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM 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.
OBSERVED PREPARED MEAT STORED INSIDE GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. MUST 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.
OBSERVED FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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 EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 20, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 13, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM, ALONG THE KITCHEN WALLS AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, RAW CHICKEN, AND COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD-GRADE LIDS AND-OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS 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.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 UNCOVERED, FACING UP RUSTY METAL BOWLS AND OTHER METAL CONTAINERS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND MULTIPLE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND BOWLS AND ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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 FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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 AN ACCUMULATION OF PAINT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE 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.
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581388, DATE 09/08/2024, NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, ROLLING CART, CUTTING BOARD AND INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. 6-501.14 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.