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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint
Sep 9, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REUSING SOILED SINGLE USE GLOVES FOR MULTIPLE TASKS. OBSERVED SOILED SINGLE USE GLOVES STORED IN FRENCH FRIES CONTAINER AND IN RAW CHICKEN CONTAINER WHICH WERE BEING USED BY MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES ON MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CHANGE GLOVES WHEN SOILED. ALSO OBSERVED COOK PUTTING ON CLEAN GLOVES OVER DIRTY GLOVES WITH NO HAND WASHING IN BETWEEN OR CHANGING GLOVES. SINGLE-USE gloves shall be used for only one task as working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD or with raw animal FOOD, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 27, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SCOOPS USED IN DRY STORAGE BINS STORED WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE.
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 LEAK OF WATER FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE BELOW 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 BUILD UP OF LOOSE PLASTIC, TRASH, AND SPILLED FOOD ITEMS UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 8, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 31, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES LATER. 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.
NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGES ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST NOT HAVE OPEN DRINKS ON THE COOKS LINE.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WALKING THROUGH THE COOKS LINE WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. THE MAN STATED HE WAS NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AND UNAUTHORIZED NON-EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED IN USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER ON THE CHICKEN COOLER. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 69.8F. IF STORING UTENSILS IN WATER, TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 135F OR STORE UTENSILS USED FOR RAW CHICKEN IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION. NO EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INADEQUATE HOT HOT WATER IN BOTH THE CUSTOMER MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOTED AT 88.8F AND 89.4F IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
RAW WOODEN BLOCK USED AS A LEG FOR THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING COOLER WHEEL/LEG WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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.
RAW WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.-----RAW WOODEN 2X4 USED AS MOUNTING FOR KNIFE SHARPENER ON THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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.