License
May 13, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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
WATER & ICE FROM APPROVED SOURCE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CLEAN WATER INLET UNABLE TO BE UNLOCKED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST BE ABLE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK MENTIONED INLET. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO 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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT ON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AND NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED PER MENU AND PERSON IN CHARGE, MUST HAVE EQUIPMNENT ON VEHICLE AND OPERATING TO BE INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH SANTIIZER BEING USED FOR DISHWARE AND FOOD SURFACES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER ON VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT (100-110F) AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CLEAN WATER TANK IS 25 GALLONS AND WASTEWATER TANK 30 GALLONS. INSTRUCTED LIQUID WASTEWATER TANK MUST BE ATLEAST 50% LARGER THAN STORAGE TANK (CLEAN WATER TANK). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION NOT ISSUED (7-38-132), (7-38-136)
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source