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No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 11, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 gap at bottom of exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Apr 10, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Apr 11, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets coveredwith black duct tape on interior surfaces of 2 door cooling unit with cold hold attached. Instructed to remove and repair. Must maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed toaster oven in rear prep area interior surfaces in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4. Apr 2, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. May 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex washroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for certified manager. Instructed certified manager to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 20, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Oct 28, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Oct 21, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 75 mice droppings during inspection. The droppings was noted near the prep table, restroom, under the three compartment and rear storage area. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a cholorine chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at faucet at hand sink near three compartment. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the dry storage room. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Apr 22, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Apr 16, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general3 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: **premises has no clean up procedures or supplies. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-28-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain hair restraint in food prep areas at all times.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to invert to go containers on the front service counter to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the inside of the upright freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Upon returning to finish report from 4-16-19 premises has no hot running water at any of the sink. Found water at 49.7f. Instructed manager to provide and maintain hot running water. Priority citation issued #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the toilet room door self closing device in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment to remove grease and/or spill.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site while tcs foods are being handled,prepared and served such as chicken, shrimp and beef. Instructed manager that a certified manager must be on duty at all times while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012. Upon return on 4-17-19 tonya berry had show letter from malcolm x for her city sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Feb 21, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations