Complaint
Oct 21, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official Wording
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (FRENCH FRIES) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING FRENCH FRIES WITH THEIR BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS CANNOT BE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATIONS 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED. (MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE).
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial Wording
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE).
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 A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT UPPER 2 DOOR MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET 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 BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPLACE 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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source