4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINER ON COUNTER NEAR MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED SINGLE USE SPOONS AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINER ON SHELF ABOVE MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE SPOONS AND FORKS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 13, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.6-58.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SHREDDED CHEESE(46.6F), SOUR CREAM(46.9F),SLICED TOMATOES(48.9F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(53.1F) AND RAW EGGS IN SHELL(56.5-58.7F)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 $15 WEIGHING 7LBS 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINER ON COUNTER NEAR MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE USE SPOONS AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINER ON SHELF ABOVE MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE SPOONS AND FORKS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK 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 MAT IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE NOT DESIGNED OF EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED MATS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO BE REMOVABLE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA 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.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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.
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD 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 KNIVES AND SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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 FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.