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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
May 18, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON COOKED/ READY TO EAT FOOD PREPARED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PREPACKAGED SALADS, RIB TIPS, AND CHICKEN) NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN MULTIPLE COOLERS FOUND ON SITE. NO DATES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FOOD MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES FOUND IN USE AND STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, STORED ON THE SIDE OF STORAGE SHELF NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 28, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 19, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BEEF HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF BEEF ($55), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS 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 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY. THE DUMPSTER WAS FILLED PAST CAPACITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 13, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK ($3), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED 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 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE DINING ROOM, NEAR THE STORAGE AND DISH AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS GRIDDLES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS.
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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.