OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN THE STORAGE/UTILITY ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Recent Inspection
Dec 27, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN SINGLE STALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT 74.6F. INSTRUCTED RUNNING HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER WHO MADE ADJUSTMENT AND WATER TEMPERATURE IS NOW AT 102.3F. PRIORITY 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). 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 EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SERVING PLATES/BOWLS ON SHELF IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES/BOWLS AS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND TO STORE PROPERLY.
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.
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES OVERHEAD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, Dec 27, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 13, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO RUNNUNG HOT WATER IN SINGLE STALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT 74.6F. INSTRUCTED RUNNING HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER WHO MADE ADJUSTMENT AND WATER TEMPERATURE IS NOW AT 102.3F. PRIORITY 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). 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 EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SERVING PLATES/BOWLS ON SHELF IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES/BOWLS AS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND TO STORE PROPERLY.
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.
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES OVERHEAD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.