4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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.
6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON PIPES AND NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH/ STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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.
2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 25, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP (TO INCLUDE AT MINIMUM A DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP/DISH, AND 2ND FLOOR DISH AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: DICED TOMATO AT 48.2F, MASHED POTATOES AT 48.4F, YOGURT AT 46.6F, STEAMED/COOLED MUSSELS 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. 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 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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY ENSURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160°F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH-TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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 ON FIRST FLOOR DISH AREA WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES LEAKING ON TO FLOOR, FROM DISH SINK WITH ERATOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
License
May 28, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 28, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO VARIANCE AT BUSINESS FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. FOUND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AT BUSINESS.ALSO, FOUND 10 BAGS OF SAFFRON SAUCE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.SAFFRON SAUCE WEIGHT ABOUT 10 POUNDS VALUE 50 DOLLARS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND SAFFRON SAUCE.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2024 · Original Source
License
Mar 5, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
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.