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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Complaint
Jun 24, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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.
OBSERVED 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASH AREA HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
May 18, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 17, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID UPDATED CITY OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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.
COOKLINE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT EDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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.
NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASH AREA HOT WATER VALVE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 23, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN 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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2623136 DATED SEPTEMBER 2ND 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST. OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 2, 2025
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT PLACED HAND SANITIZER IN SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SOAP IS STORED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PLACED HAND WASHING SOAP AT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANTIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. DISH MACHINE IN USE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CHLORINE DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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 CHICKEN ON BUFFET LINE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 90 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($25) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22
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 TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8 GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 25 GALLONS YOGURT, AND 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN CURRY ($78). 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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE HACCP PLAN FOR IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT. YOGURT DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS. MANAGER THAWING MEAT BY SETTING SAID MEAT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS.
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 7 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: ON WALLS, IN SOAP DISPENSER IN KITCHEN, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON LIGHT SWITCH IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 FAUCET WHICH IS UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS ABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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 SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN 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 BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOIL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 12, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 7, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DRY STORAGE AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 3 IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND BULK STORAGE CONTAINES, AND AT BAR AREA 3 ON WALL THAT LICENSES ARE POSTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONALLY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOKER WALLS, FLOORS AND SHELVES ALSO ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN/REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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 MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES KITCHEN/PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR A NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE PROTECTION IS PROVIDED, AT SELF SERVICE BUFFET AREAS IN FRONT OF FACILITY, FOR DESSERT AREA AND HOT AREA OF FOOD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIERS AT EACH SELF SERVE BUFFET AREAS IN FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED NO SIGN ON THE PREMISES TO INFORM CUSTOMERS TO USE A CLEAN PLATE FOR EACH TRIP TO THE BUFFET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN.
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 3 COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM VALVE CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND DRY STORE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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.