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The full inspection history
4 inspections
License
May 21, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WEATHER STRIP WORN LEAVING A POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET TIMER NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM AND IN THE 1st TOILET ROOM FOR KIDS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 21, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S LAST TOILET ROOM,LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 2C & LOW HOT IN 2D ROOMS.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 4A,2A,2B,& 2C ROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET ROOM DOOR OF GIRL'S MIDDLE TOILET ROOM.
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, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
May 22, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2024 · Original Source
License
May 17, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN 2B ROOM AT 75.4F.2A ROOM AT 92.7F.BOY'S TOILET ROOM RIGHT SINK-74.5F AND NO RUNNING WATER IN REAR CLASS ROOM.HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WAS 93.3F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 95.3F HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO 100.0F AND 110.0F IN KITCHEN DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4.5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS-61.9F-63.9F.4.5 GALLONS MILK-49.5F-51.1F.10LBS. YOGURT-53.6F-57.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 19LBS. $38. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN ADDITIONAL KITCHEN,IN INFANTS A ROOM-ON TOY SHELF.ON FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM.ROOM 2B-ON SHELF NEXT TO MARKERS.TODDLERS #1-ON LOWER BOOK SHELF.DRY FOOD/PAPER STORAGE ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN RACKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM 2D,4A-CUBBIES AND SHELVES.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN ADDITONAL KITCHEN.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN GIRL'S NEAR REAR DOOR.
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.
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.