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3 inspections
Canvass
Mar 12, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRY NOODLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED IN A BIN ON THE PREP TABLE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL DISHES AND UTENSIL AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED 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, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
May 12, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
: 3-307.11--- MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS TO BE STORED IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOM WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS.
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.
4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LINER UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.----PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE SMALL BOX FREEZER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC FROM ALL.----EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND RUST. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST 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.
: 5-203.13--- NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY MOP SINK THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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.
: 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. 6-201.11--- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REPLACE.----HOLE NOTED IN THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL.----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE HOOD EXHAUST, UNDER AND BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH GREASE AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT THAT IS BUMPY AND UNEVEN ON AREAS OF THE KITCHEN CEILING. MUST REMOVE, SMOOTH DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-501.12--- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS. MUST 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, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
License
May 9, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF THE FRIED EGG MENU ITEM ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE PRINTED MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS TO BE STORED IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOM WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST 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.
NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY MOP SINK THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS. MUST 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.