Complaint
Sep 16, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, BEANS, HOUSEMADE SAUCES,) PREPARED ON SITE, STORED IN COOLING UNIT AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (COOLING UNITS GRILL /OVEN DRAWERS, YELLOW PIPING, PREP TABLE SURFACES, HOT HOLD UNITS, ROLLING CARTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEAING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON GRATES AND SURFACES. MUST 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, BEANS, HOUSEMADE SAUCES,) PREPARED ON SITE, STORED IN COOLING UNIT AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (COOLING UNITS GRILL /OVEN DRAWERS, YELLOW PIPING, PREP TABLE SURFACES, HOT HOLD UNITS, ROLLING CARTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEAING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON GRATES AND SURFACES. MUST 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source