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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 21, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR AND BASE AND SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR OFFICE. 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.
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR OF SALES FLOOR, WALK IN COOLER AND IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. 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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS NEAR COOKLINE, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY 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, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 5, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR AND BASE AND SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR OFFICE. 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.
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR OF SALES FLOOR, WALK IN COOLER AND IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. 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 NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.7-78.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 101.9-124.2F AFTER RESTORATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS NEAR COOKLINE, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY 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, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 27, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
9 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE, OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES ON 7/29/26 BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE, OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES ON 7/29/26 BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. 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 COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-63.3F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, YOGURT(46.6-55.2F), FLAN(47.5-52.3F), RICE PUDDING(49.1-51.4F), TAPIOCA PUDDING(59.8F), JELLO CONTAINING MILK(48.6-54.9F), KEFIR(46.0-51.1F), TURKEY(48.8-55.6F), HAM(47.9-55.9F), PEPPERONI(57.6F), CHEESE(47.0-59.8F), SOUR CREAM(47.9-61.0F), CHORIZO(55.5-63.3F), CHICKEN(49.5-56.8F), BUTTER(54.3-59.7F), CREAM CHEESE(52.2-54.0F), MILK(49.8-55.6F), HALF N HALF(58.1F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(51.6-56.3F), COOKED TOMATOES(46.9F), TOMATO SAUCE(46.6F), BEEF(47.4F)AND PORK(47.4-58.1F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $8100 WEIGHING 965LBS 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED LARGE REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F.OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON LARGE REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. 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 OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR AND BASE AND SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR OFFICE. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ACROSS FROM OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LIQUOR TO PROPER STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY 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 PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER BIN OF BREAD AND TRAYS OF PASTRIES ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE PROPER LIDS OR COVERS FOR BIN OF BREAD AND TRAYS OF PASTRIES, INSTRUCTED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE DURABLE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
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 DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM CEILING NEAR WALK IN COOLER DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM CEILING NEAR WALK IN COOLER TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS NEAR COOKLINE, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY 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, Jul 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 24, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACE DIRTY WITH SOILED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR THROUHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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 A DRAIN LINE FROM COOLER IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO HAND WASH SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE INTO CITY PLUMBING 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 9, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 9, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
May 2, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UTILITY ROOM, DRY STORAGE AREA, HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. 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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579836: #49 OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLSA, AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.