Complaint
Sep 9, 2025
3 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FRONT DOOR PROPPED OPEN WITH NO SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT FROM ENTERING IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED OR PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
SOAP/SANITIZER DISPENSING HOSE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS TOO LONG, GOING PASSED THE FILL LINE ON SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN HOSE SO AS TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION OR BACK SIPHONAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER/EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source