Complaint
Jan 14, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOME FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAT AND HAIR NET AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAT OR HAIR NET AND PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR AT ALL TIMES 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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A MINOR WATER LEAK ON A PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND SOME MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AND UNDER/BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 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.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LIST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS THAT COMPLETED THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE HOWEVER THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN IDPH APPROVAL LETTER TO VERIFY THAT THE FACILITY'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS APPROVED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IDPH APPROVAL LETTER FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CIRRICULUM.
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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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR MEET ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.
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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source