INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RAW CHICKEN JUICE SPILLS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER LOCATED AT MEAT PREP 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, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 6, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) OUT C 07/23/2026 OBSERVED MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS (DAIRY, SOURCREAM, CHEESE, DELI MEATS, BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, BACON, SALSAS AND GUACAMOLE) ETC IN GROCERY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN MEAT AND SANDWICH/SALAD 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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED COOLING UNITS CONTAINING PRODUCE AS WELL AS SAUCES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
6-201.17 OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT GROCERY AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ATTACHMENTS
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, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 22, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) OUT C 07/23/2026 OBSERVED MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS (DAIRY, SOURCREAM, CHEESE, DELI MEATS, BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, BACON, SALSAS AND GUACAMOLE) ETC IN GROCERY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 OR MORE SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISE SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR DELI (BREAD DISPLAY), IN REAR WAREHOUSE BEHIND MEAT PREP/DAIRY COOLER, ON 2ND FLOOR IN STORAGE ON PALLETS CONTAINING DOG/CAT FOOD AND CHARCOAL, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND IN BETWEEN PALLETS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CONNECTED TO PREP AREA. NOTED TWO DEAD MICE ON TRAPS INSIDE BAIT BOXES NEAR WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE.
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.
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN MEAT AND SANDWICH/SALAD 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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED COOLING UNITS CONTAINING PRODUCE AS WELL AS SAUCES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
6-201.17 OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT GROCERY AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ATTACHMENTS
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, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 28, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) OUT C 07/23/2026 OBSERVED MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS (DAIRY, SOURCREAM, CHEESE, DELI MEATS, BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, BACON, SALSAS AND GUACAMOLE) ETC IN GROCERY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE TRAP OUTSIDE SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS 5 ADHESIVE FLY TRAP RIBBONS COVERED WITH DEAD FLIES ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER COUNTERS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.
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.
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN MEAT AND SANDWICH/SALAD 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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED COOLING UNITS CONTAINING PRODUCE AS WELL AS SAUCES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
6-201.17OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT GROCERY AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ATTACHMENTS
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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 23, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN HOT HOLD UNIT IN GROCERY AREA NEAR MEAT DEPARTMENT (APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS TYSON TRADITIONAL ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, 10 LBS TONYS BUFFALO CHICKEN 3 LBS CHRUNCY CHICKEN SANDICHES, 12 LBS TONYS ROASTED CHICKEN, 1 LB FISH PATTY, 2 LBS BURGERS, .5 LBS CHICKEN NUGGETS, 2.5LBS POLLOS MARINADO ASADO. NOTED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 75-109F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT FOOD ITEMS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $50. 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 THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN GROCERY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION APPROXIMATELY 90LBS TOTAL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS LBS OF VARIETY COOKED CHICKEN PARTS, TAMALES, MACARONI AND CHEESE, SLICED GYRO MEAT, TAZIKI SAUCE, BABY BACK RIBS, EGG ROLLS, REFRIED BEANS, AND POTATOES ALL RANGING BETWEEN 49-55F. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 110 LBS OF PACKAGED BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, BACON LOCATED IN DISPLAY COOLER IN SAME SAID AREA WITH PRODUCTS RANGING FROM 50-55F. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENTAURED SAID FOOD ITEMS. TOTAL COST APPROXIMATLEY $500. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
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 DISPLAY COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN GROCERY STORING TCS FOODS (VARIOUS BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, BACON AND READY TO EAT FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED UNIT @ 55F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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 MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS (DAIRY, SOURCREAM, CHEESE, DELI MEATS, BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, BACON, SALSAS AND GUACAMOLE) ETC IN GROCERY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE TRAP OUTSIDE SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS 5 ADHESIVE FLY TRAP RIBBONS COVERED WITH DEAD FLIES ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER COUNTERS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.
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 TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN MEAT AND SANDWICH/SALAD 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.
OBSERVED COOLING UNITS CONTAINING PRODUCE AS WELL AS SAUCES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 MOPS STORED INSIDE SOILED WATER FILLED MOP BUCKETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG SOILED MOPS TO PROPERLY DRY IN BETWEEN USES 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, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 10, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT WAREHOUSE DOOR LEFT OF THE DOOR BETWEEN WALL AND DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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 ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES 2ND FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 BACK FLOW LEAKING AT UTILITY SINK AND AT DISH AREA 3 COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR, 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.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ON 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO
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 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS WITH BURNED OUT LIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING
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, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 21, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CEILING INSIDE MEAT PREPARATION COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 10, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.20 POUNDS SLICED DELI MEATS AT 49.8F, 25 POUNDS PREPACKAGED CHEESE AT 51.3F,30 (2 POUNDS EACH)CONTAINERS OF SOUP 49.5F, 50 PREPACKAGED SALADS AT 48.5F(POTATO SALAD,CHICKEN SALAD,ETC.) 40 POUNDS PACKAGED MOZZARELLA AT 50.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. APPROXIMATELY 165 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS DISPOSED VALUE AT 3500 DOLLARS.
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
FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOLER AT 51.2F.TAGGED DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST REPAIR.
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.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:MUST CLEAN ALL HAND SINKS/3 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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 SEVERAL SMALLER CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA THAT ARE HEAVILY STAINED AND SCORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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.
CLEAN THE VEGETABLE DISPLAY CASES, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND BROASTER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP IN THE 2ND FLOOR HOT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DELI PREP 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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT THE HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 95-128F, CHILE RELLENO PEPPERS AND RICE AT 104F, FISH AT 108F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. 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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE DELI CASE. OBSERVED VARIOUS TYPES OF DELI MEATS (HAM, SALAMI, TURKEY, ETC.) AT 44-48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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.
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE 2ND FLOOR HOT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR HOT FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.