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Nicky's the Real One-Nicky's the Real McCoy

5341 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 20, 2026

Nicky's the Real One-Nicky's the Real McCoy was last inspected on April 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 20, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical3 general3 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived to facility at 1:40pm. Priority foundation violation

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed rust on interior stainless steel plate installed above ice and observed rust on front right and left interior edges underneath lid of of ice machine. Instructed to remove rust from interior of ice machine in said areas to prevent contamination of ice.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of rear exit door(near hot water tank). Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no right splash guard installed on the right side of drain board of sanitizer compartment of three compartment sink next to utility sink. Instructed to install right splash guard on the rightside of drain board of sanitizer compartment of three compartment sink next to utility sink to prevent contamination of sanitized utensils and equipment.

    Official wording (code 44)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed bbq sauce stored on milk crate in walk in cooler. Instructed to eliminate usage of milk crates for elevation, instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanbility. Observed rust on green and gray shelves in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from green and gray shelving units in walk in cooler, non food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived to facility at 1:40pm. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection expired proof of food handler training provided for two food handlers. Instructed to provide valid proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: No allergen awareness training certificate provided for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep table and cooler. Instd to store properly and maintain

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation manager certificate on site. (certificate on site expired). Instructed person in charge to obtain valid foodservice sanitation manager training and city of chicago certificate and maintain on site. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear door open at the time of inspection. Instructed to keep doors closed and tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow device for ice machine in the rear storage area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spill food debris on the floors inside of beverage closet and on the floors in between cooking equipment at the cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up in exhaust hood above cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    12 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING BREAD IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a new 3- compartment sink installed not large enough to submerge largest piece of equipment. Must replace sink or provide a written procedure on how to properly wash and sanitize utensils.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREAS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN TOILETROOM.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    12 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed worn and deep grooves in cutting board on rear prep table must repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.observed raw wood surfaces at overhead shelving units in prep area and at service counter must apply a sealant or paint.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for storing bread in walk in freezer must provide food grade bags for food storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler fanguard covers,shelving units,fryer cabinet.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must reinstall mopsink that has been removed from rear prep/dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must finish walls to be smooth and easily cleanable in prep areas.must repair or replace loose wall bases in toilet room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize construction tools and equipment throughout prep areas and dining areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose ventilation fan in toiletroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for new employees must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper temperature in prep cooler: chicken 56.6f, cut tomatoes 56.0f, hot dogs 54.0f, tzatziki sauce 54.4f, feta cheese 54.2f all discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 15lbs, $100 value, citation issued priority violation 7-38-005. Instd to maintain cold foods at 41f or below

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler at improper temperature of 56.0f, cooler tagged and held for inspection, instd repair to maintain product temperature of 41f or below. Citation issued priority 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  10. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: hole/gap in floor next to floor drain near 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: floor under fryers along wallbase with excessive grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 40 live small flies in rear storage area and in toilet room. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on exterior of grease trap. Instd to remove rust and maintain surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Hole/gap in floor next to floor drain near 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under fryers along wallbase with excessive grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete clean up kit. Instructed to get sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 90 day grace period.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed taco meat, cheese, and tomatoes in prep cooler at 50F, 60F, and 65F. Management disposed of and denatured 20 pounds worth of product valued at $100. Instructed to maintain TCS foods at or below 41F. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper date marking on TCS foods. Instructed to date mark all TCS, ready to eat items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with the date created and the discard date.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a prep cooler in rear of kitchen near flat top grill with an ambient air temperature of 67F. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed not to use until repaired or replaced and approved by CDPH. Priority Violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of grease, dirt, and food debris in corner of kitchen near front counter and gyros spits and on the floor underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 8/2/18 report 2200455 not corrected. 58- pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification as required. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation 60.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a

      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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: 2-301.14 - food handlers observed cooking outside, changing tasks , handling unclean cooler, opening doors and touching handles from restauant, touching unclean surfaces such as dining tables and handling money and then preparing tacos, burritos, etc. Without any handwashing. Cooking/preparing/serving food outside is prohibited. Violation priority 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled (beans, flour, etc). Instd to properly label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-306.11 observed food (tortillas, steak, chicken, condiments such as tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cheese, etc) on display and being handled, prepared, cooked and served in parking lot outside of licensed premises, unable to be protected for contamination cooking/preparing/displaying food outside is prohibited. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches above floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored inbetween uses. Instd to store in proper santizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep table and wall. Instd to store in designated area.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board on front prep cooler in poor repair, deep, dark grooves. Instd to replac and maintain cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Lightsheilds through out rear not, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshields in front prep area. Instd to replace and maintain lightshields.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification on premises.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  15. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No empolyye health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a

      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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled (beans, flour, etc). Instd to properly label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches above floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored inbetween uses. Instd to store in proper santizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep table and wall. Instd to store in designated area.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board on front prep cooler in poor repair, deep, dark grooves. Instd to replac and maintain cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Lightsheilds through out rear not, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshields in front prep area. Instd to replace and maintain lightshields.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification on premises.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  17. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed freezer compressor not maintained(ice build up) instructed to remove ice build up/repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer and cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean, and sanitize.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.