4-101.11 OBSERVED CUT RAW VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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.
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
4-301.13 MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR OTHER MEANS (WIRE STORAGE RACKS) TO DRY DISHES AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
4-602.13 CLEAN ALL 3 BASINS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL FOOD PREP TABLES AND STAND MIXER, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 13, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (GROUND BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
5-202.13(A) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BREAD PREP AREA IN BETWEEN THE RETAIL STORE AREA AND MEAT CUTTING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
3-602.11 OBSERVED INCOMPLETE LABEL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON PREPACKAGED FOODS (SNACKS, BREAD, DRINKS, RAW MEAT) STORED ON THE RETAIL SHELVES AND IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.
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.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BREAD PREP AREA.
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.
4-101.11 OBSERVED RAW MEAT AND CUT RAW VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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.
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR OTHER MEANS (WIRE STORAGE RACKS) TO DRY DISHES AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
4-602.13 CLEAN ALL 3 BASINS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL FOOD PREP TABLES AND STAND MIXER, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE DRIED ANIMAL BLOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2643615 ON 9/30/26 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND FOOD SERVICE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, SERVED OR WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 30, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND FOOD SERVICE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, SERVED OR WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS BEING SOLD ON THE RETAIL SHELVES AND IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. OBSERVED PACKAGED SNACKS, YOGURT DRINKS AND BREAD WITH NO LABEL INFORMATION OR INCOMPLETE LABEL INFORMATION ON THEM AND NO INVOICES PROVIDED STATING WHERE THE FOOD IS PRODUCED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SOLD IN THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE LABEL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON PREPACKAGED FOODS (SNACKS, BREAD, DRINKS, RAW MEAT) STORED ON THE RETAIL SHELVES AND IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.
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.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF RICE AND MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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 RAW MEAT AND CUT RAW VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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.
CLEAN ALL 3 BASINS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL FOOD PREP TABLES AND STAND MIXER, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
CLEAN THE DRIED ANIMAL BLOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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 30, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 15, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO ADDRESS/LOCATION INFORMATION ON PREPACKED GOODS SOLD (CHEESE AND YOGURT) IN DISPLAY COOLER AT REAR OF STORE. DISTRIBUTOR NAME IS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL PREPACKED ITEMS ARE APPROPRIATELY LABELED WITH NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR.
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.
OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO MOP SINK AND ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND COUCHES IN THE REAR PRAYER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (BOXES OF COOKIES) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND PRAYER ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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 MOP STORED IN YELLOW BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP TO ALLOW IT TO DRY IN BETWEEN USES.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/18/2023, REPORT #2575850: #38) 6-202.15 OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #56) 6-304.11 OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.