Complaint
Oct 22, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official Wording
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COLESLAW) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 2 LBS VALUED AT $15. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE NORTH WALL IN KITCHEN AND WEST WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON SIDES AND SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN COMPARMTENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial Wording
Allergen training as required
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY. NOTED CIGARETTE ASHTRAY ON CASHIERS SHELF, ASHES ON THE SAME SHELF AND IN FOOD CONTAINER AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER HANDSINK IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY AND USING FLOORS AS ASHTRAYS DUE TO DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source