Complaint
Oct 2, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. EMPTY SANITIZING CONTAINER CONNECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER REPLACED THE SANITIZER WITH A FULL CONTAINER.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED SCALLOPS IN WATER INSIDE CONTAINER AT THE PREP TABLE THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE SHRIMP WAS DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.
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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING LINES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 39, 47 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2622438 DATED 8/19/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- -39) 3-307.11 OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN PORK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING. -47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLER DOORS ON THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. 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.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source