Complaint
Nov 4, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official Wording
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF FRESH SHELLED OYSTERS, LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LB, AT A VALUE OF $60. 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
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED BEEF IN COLD HOLD DRAWER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED UNDER 41F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS OF BEE F AT COST OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FRONT BAR, REAR BAR, REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY AND NEED FOR ABATEMENT. PRIROITY 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
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE WITH HANDLES OUT OR IN SANITARY CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED ON SHELVING AS COVER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREAS 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING ACCURATE CHEMICAL PPM OF DISHMACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING AND INSIDE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE TOO LOW IN INTENSITY. OBSERVED LIGHTING IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO BE INADEQUATE WITH BULBS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY.
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, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source