Complaint
Apr 2, 2026
16 recorded violations
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.----BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE METAL PREP TABLE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
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FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
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OBSERVED 8 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS COOKED VEGETABLES. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD SAFETY AND STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. EGGS REMOVED, FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS ASSORTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES, SAUCES, RICE ETC. THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. NOT DATE LABELED WITH ANY EXPIRATION DATES ON ANY FOOD. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER NOTED WITHOUT A HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST 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.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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MUST USE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INSIDE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. NOT PLATES OR BOWLS FOR SCOOPING FOODS.
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.
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
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MUST PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE BUCKET OF SOILED LINENS.
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.
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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
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NOTED NO HOT WATER IN BOTH THE CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MENS WATER TEMPERATURE AT 61.5F AND WOMENS WASHROOM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 57.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F. NOTED EMPLOYEE KITCHEN WASHROOM DOES HAVE ADEQUATE HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE ADDITIONAL KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHWARE.
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.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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5-501.115-- MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED FURNITURE AND NON-FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
: 6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: COOLERS, ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source