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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Canvass
Apr 14, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT 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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET. 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 FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF 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, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source
License
Oct 29, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT 11:30AM - 12:15PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED/SERVED. MANAGER, ROBERT NIKOLOV, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 12:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. COS.
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.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS MILK AT 47. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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 PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER NOTICED THE COOLER WAS SET TO THE LOWEST SETTING MISTAKENLY AND TURNED THE COOLER TO ITS HIGHEST SETTING IN WHCIH THE TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND/OBSERVED AT ITS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 39.6F. COOLER WAS NOT TAGGED. 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 MISSING/NO FOOD LABEL ON DRY CEREAL AND SUGAR CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH CONTENTS NAME. COS.
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 MOP IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET/UTILITY SINK ROOM DRYING/STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AS NOT TO ATTRACT/HARBOR PEST/INSECTS.
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 NO LIGHTBULB COVERING/SHIELDING IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND JANITOR'S CLOSET/UTILITY ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.