Complaint
Oct 6, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official Wording
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector’s Notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PORK, CHICKEN, STEAMED BUNS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGERMENT TO HAVE A CIY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial Wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR BY THE COOKING STOVE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.2F. NO TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF 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.
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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 TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY 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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR, UNDERNEATH THE MEAT COOKING OVEN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. MUST ALSO REPAIR GRACKS ON FLOOR AND COVING OF THE SAME.
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 6, 2026 · Original Source