SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
Jun 26, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR COVING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND MAIN FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE ACCROSS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS IN BASEMENT EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE WALLS ALLOWING FOR PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 10, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BACK WALLS OF FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM BEHIND PREP TABLES AND ALONG WALL BASES 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 FOOD SPLATTERS IN MICROWAVE. 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 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT SUCH AS PURSE, WATER BOTTLES AND JACKET. MUST STORE IN SEPERATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING.
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.
CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA NO COMPLETELY INSTALLED GAPS WITH OPENINGS. RE-LINE SAID CEILING TILES.
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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULBS AND BURNED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DISHROOM AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 26, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS.
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 EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARING AND SERVED. MUST WEAR 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 RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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 BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FRONT DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR 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 DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREAS IN BASEMENT. 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.