Complaint
Jun 10, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION AN EMPLOYEE WHO WAS SCOOPING FRIES WITH A METAL SCOOP INTO PAPER CUPS WITH LONG PAINTED FINGERNAILS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE WITH PAINTED FINGERNAILS MUST WEAR GLOVES WHILE PERFORMING ANY TASK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR WITH ANY FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PUT GLOVES ON DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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 wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED COOKED EGGS IN THE HOLD HOLDING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 115.3F AND 110.3F. EGGS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLD TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED AN OPEN, UNCOVERED COOKS LINE COLD HOLDING BOX WITH RAW EGGS AT 54F. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO RETURN THE EGGS TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY ONE DOZEN EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SEVERAL CLEAN STORED PLASTIC HOT HOLD HOLDING FOOD CONTAINERS IN POOR CONDITION WITH MELTED PLASTIC AND BADLY STAIN, ENCRUSTED WITH BAKED ON GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source