Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 7, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 28Chemicals
Official wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS CHEMICALS SUCH AS CLEANING AGENTS, HAND SANITIZERS, HAND SOAPS, DISH SOAPS, PET STAIN AND ODOR REMOVER FOR, AND OTHER CLEANING AGENTS/CHEMICALS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ACTIVELY BEING USED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UTENSILS, BOWLS, CUPS, AND VARIOUS OTHER UTENSILS. DID NOT OBSERVE ANY CLEAR SEPARATION/PREVENTION FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRECTLY BELOW ALL CLEANING AGENTS, WITH DRYING RACKS STORED ON SIDES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALMOST DIRECTLY AT HEIGHT OF THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER RELOCATED ALL CHEMICALS AND CLEANING AGENTS TO SEPARATE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF SNACKS SUCH AS CEREAL AND COOKIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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 LOOSE HANDLE OF SMALL MINI FRIDGE IN CLASSROOM LOCATED AT NORTHWAST CORNER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LOOSE HANDLE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE LID NOT MAINTAINED CLOSED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: LID TO TRASH/WASTE WAS FULLY OPEN, WITH AT LEAST 4 RATS ACTIVELY INSIDE AND ON THE TORN TRASH BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE CONTAINER LID TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCES FOR SAID RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER SENT OUT EMPLOYEE TO CLOSE LID AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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 OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL RECYCLING RECEPTICAL OVERFLOWING, PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRUSH ON GROUND BEHIND DUMPSTER. THIS IS HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS. MUST MAINTAIN AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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 DURING INSPECTION BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH VARITY OF UNUSED ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.
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 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 7, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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.