Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 14, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official Wording
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.14---OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
2-101.11---OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE (TCS FOODS) CHICKEN WINGS ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.14(O)---OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
6-301.13---OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HAND SOAP DISPENSERS AS REQUIRED.
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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s Notes
2-402.11---OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
6-201.11---OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
4-202.18---OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN IN USE.
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.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2643902 DATED:10/07/2026 #38---WE CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT REAR BEHIND THE FURNACE UNIT AND ALONG CLUTTERED EQUIPMENTS, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/OVENS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). #38---6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Control Log Book) NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT /SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C). #54---OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL CONTRACT SERVICE FOR THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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