OBSERVED BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF TOILET.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 25, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN 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, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 17, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
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.
EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE DISPENSER, AND INTERIOR OF ALL DOORS INCLUDING GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION: ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING DOOR AND HANDLES, ENTIRE REAR EXIT DOOR, PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ENTIRE WALL AND WALL BASE IN DINING ROOM, AT FRONT COUNTER AND UNDERNEATH/BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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.
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION OF TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 2, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON SINGLE-DOOR STANDING COOLER AND GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AT THE BOTTOM BASIN OF TOILETS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE IN DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED PERSON IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, POTATOES) ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 23, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN THE CABINET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE ON SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED THE OIL RESIDUE BUILD UP BEHIND THE COOLER, BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, AND BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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.