Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Sanders BBQ
1742 W 99th St
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Quick Answers
- When was Sanders BBQ last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 14 inspections on record, from Apr 8, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026.
- Has Sanders BBQ ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 14 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 8, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
14 inspectionsComplaint
Oct 8, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE BLUE SIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID/COVER OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ICE MACHINE WITH VERY POOR LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official Wording
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2639090 DATED 06/26/2026 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -40. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME. -41. FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME. -47. FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR AND FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR AND UNATTACHED FROM UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN. -49. FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND OVEN. -51. FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. -55. FOUND THE WALLS THAT THE REAR HAND-WASHING SINK IS ATTACHED TO WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -56. FOUND THE LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. -56. FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 8, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 26, 2026
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND OVEN.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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 issuesnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 issuesnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR AND FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR AND UNATTACHED FROM UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER 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 problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND LARGE POTS IN USE TOO BIG TO PROPERLY FIT INSIDE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A SINK TO ACCOMMODATE THE POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM USE. MAINTAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE WALLS THAT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS ATTACHED TO WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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 problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 17, 2026
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 issuesnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR AND FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR AND UNATTACHED FROM UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER 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 problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND LARGE POTS IN USE TOO BIG TO PROPERLY FIT INSIDE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A SINK TO ACCOMMODATE THE POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM USE. MAINTAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND OVEN.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE WALLS THAT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS ATTACHED TO WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 22, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF SODA SITTING ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN... ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES OR REMOVE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND INSECTS.
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 22, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 26, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF SODA SITTING ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN... ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES OR REMOVE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND INSECTS.
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, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 11, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE PATIO DOOR WITH A MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND ANY FOOD ITEMS COOKED IN THE AREA.
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, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 10, 2025
Pass
13 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF SIGNS FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 28Chemicals
Official Wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED OLD FLY STRIP IN 3 COMP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT REPLACE.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 35Food temperature
Official Wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s Notes
ALL FROZEN FISH MUST BE THAWED OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
ALL SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WARE MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ANY CONTAMINATION. INVERT OR OBTAIN INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ARTICLES.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
ALL RAW WOOD IN NEED OF SEALING TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE TO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
UNUSED OPEN DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
UNISEX TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
WASTE CAN NEEDED AT ALL HANDSINK TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF PAPRE TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
ALL WEL MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE CLEANED AND INVERTED TO PROPERLY AIR DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Aug 8, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 21, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 21, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 13, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, CONTAINERS ARE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, GARBAGE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR PICK UP AND ADD ADDITONAL PICK UPS REGULARLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 10, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
License
Apr 26, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source
License
Apr 8, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2024 · Original Source