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The full inspection history
3 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11: OBSERVED ALL LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH SOLID SHIELDS. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREAS ON WALL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN 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.
2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN 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, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
License
Feb 27, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR UTENSIL WASHING SHALL NOT BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLE.
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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF 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.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 104.5F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED ALL LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH SOLID SHIELDS. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREAS ON WALL BEHIND, TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL BEHIND, TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND AN DTO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN 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.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN 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.