License
May 18, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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 wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE PRODUCE COOLER, KITCHEN PREP COOLER AND 4-DOOR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED THE PRODUCE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F, THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F, AND THE 4-DOOR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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 18, 2026 · Original Source