Complaint
Oct 1, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official Wording
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector’s Notes
Improper thawing of frozen meat, found Frozen goat meat being thawed in standing water in a large container, instructed to thaw according to health code,ie.
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
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
Back door left wide open with no screen, instructed to keep outer doors closed or install a screen.
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
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
No lights in basement food storage room, instructed to provide.
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, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source