5-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLOSED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES INSIDE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
License
Feb 10, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED PLUMBING DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD PREPERATION AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE DROP CEILING AND OR OTHER APPROVED SHILEDING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM LEAKS, DEBRIS, ETC. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLOSED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES INSIDE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED BURNED BULB PROVIDE 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.