OBSERVED MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN 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 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 10, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISE IS THE FOLLOWING AREAS.. IN EMPLOYEE /STORAGE ROOM IN CORNER BEHIND DOOR, UNDER WOODEN SCATTERED ON FLOOR, BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLERS/ FREEZERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING VENTILLATION/HEATING SYSTEM AND STORAGE RACKS CONTAINING LOAVES OF BREAD, AND IN OFFICE SURROUNDING DESK AND CAMERA SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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.
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILETROOM WITHOUT COVERING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 RECEPTACLE AREA OUTSIDE WITH BUCKETS AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED BEHIND GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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 CEILING MISSING WITH SLIGHT LEAK IN OFFICE SPACE AS WELL AS WATER STAINED /DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLING UNITS/CHARCOAL IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 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.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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 CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK SEEMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR DUST.
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.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH ALL PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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 ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR REACH IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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 GARBAGE CAN LID MISSING IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE LID.
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.
MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVERS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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 EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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.