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No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 24, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as storage bins throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in first floor and second floor womens restrooms. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacles.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Employee cleaned area and closed lids during inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     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 violations from report #2608418 on 12/4/24 were not corrected:37-observed dry food ingredient storage containers not labeled on the second floor prep area. Instructed to label all food storage containers with their common names and maintain. 39-observed the ice machine behind the front service counter/ prep area door missing. Instructed to cover ice until door is replace to prevent contamination. . Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (breads, baked goods, and coffee drinks) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Dec 11, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: 2-401.11: observed employees eating open food in the first floor food packaging area. Instructed manager to inform food handlers to eat in designated prep areas to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper use of time as a public health control for tcs foods. Observed prepackaged tcs food items that were prepared, packaged on site, stored in the lobby display case for self service with no time stamp showing how long food items were on display. Tcs food items such as twin egg bread (70.0f), ham and cheese pastry (74.1f), foliage sausage bread (71.8), spicy sausage (72.1f), spinach feta danish (78.6f), greek yogurt cherry danish 75.0f, pumpkin cream cheese danish, sweet cheese and blueberry danish (77.2f), flower sausage pastry (78.1f), sweet frank roll(72.8f)and portuguese egg tart (73.6f). No approved procedure was presented at the time of the inspection. Approximately 35lbs at $280 worth of food items were taken out of display case and discarded at this time. Instructed to provide proper procedure and time marking system and get approval from cdph. Must either keep tcs…

     Official wording (code 24)

     Time as a public health control; procedures & records

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed dry food ingredient storage containers not labeled on the second floor prep area. Instructed to label all food storage containers with their common names and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed front entrance door, rear exit door next to the managers office on the first floor and the rear exit door on the second floor with opening at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned doors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed the ice machine behind the front service counter/ prep area door missing. Instructed to cover ice until door is replace to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-901.12: observed a yellow wiping cloth stored on the faucet head at the handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink on the second floor. Instructed to remove and properly store wiping cloth.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors on the second floor prep area in need of cleaning throughout. Especially the floors under the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed 1 food handler certificate on site out of 7 employees on site. Instructed to ensure all food handlers take food handler course and maintain records on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted on site from 12/04/2024, report #2608418. Issued new summary report and posted in public view at this time. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b), citation issued

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

3. Dec 4, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees eating open food in the first floor food packaging area. Instructed manager to inform food handlers to eat in designated prep areas to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper handwashing procedures in the prep area on the second floor. Observed two employees wipe their hands with yellow wiping cloths and began to prep food items (put butter cream in mixer and bake breads), observed a food handler rinse hands with gloves on, observed a food handler rinse hands without soap and didn't use a hand using a drying provision. Instructed to properly wash bare hands with soap and use an adequate hand drying provision (paper towel). Manager explained to food handlers the proper handwashing procedure at the time of the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed handwashing sink in the food packaging prep area on the first floor in the mop sink closet. Instructed to install a handwashing sink to allow convenient use by employees in all food preparation areas, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. The handwashing sink must meet compliance by having water from an approved source by the city of chicago, have hot and cold running water (100-120 f), and fully equipped with handwashing cleanser and hand drying provisions. Must stop using area as a prep area until, handwashing sink is installed and inspected by cdph. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper dishwashing procedure. Employee rinsing dishes with water and then air-drying at the 3 compartment sink. The wash, rinse, and sanitize compartments were empty. Instructed management always to set up the dishwashing sink in order to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware. Manager immediately had employee set up the 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper use of time as a public health control for tcs foods. Observed prepackaged tcs food items that were prepared, packaged on site, stored in the lobby display case for self service with no time stamp showing how long food items were on display. Tcs food items such as twin egg bread (76.6f), ham and cheese pastry (79.3f), foliage sausage bread (76.5f), spicy sausage (76.3f), garlic sausage block (71.6f), flower sausage pastry (77.9f), sweet frank roll (74.3f), croque monsieur (76.8f), mushroom onion cheese pastry (73.2f), and portuguese egg tart (76.0f). No approved procedure was presented at the time of the inspection. Approximately 25lbs at $200 worth of food items were taken out of display case and discarded at this time. Instructed to provide proper procedure and time marking system and get approval from cdph. Must either keep tcs foods hot (135f) or cold (41f) at all…

     Official wording (code 24)

     Time as a public health control; procedures & records

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dry food ingredient storage containers not labeled on the second floor prep area. Instructed to label all food storage containers with their common names and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door, rear exit door next to the managers office on the first floor and the rear exit door on the second floor with opening at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned doors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine behind the front service counter/ prep area door missing. Instructed to cover ice until door is replace to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a yellow wiping cloth stored on the faucet head at the handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink on the second floor. Instructed to remove and properly store wiping cloth.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors on the second floor prep area in need of cleaning throughout. Especially the floors under the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 food handler certificate on site out of 7 employees on site. Instructed to ensure all food handlers take food handler course and maintain records on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Sep 26, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Sep 22, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink to be inaccessible, basin filled iwth coffee and bags. Faucet handle inoperable. (faucet can be turned on at lower pipe) priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of mold like substance on interior of ice machine dripping onto ice (ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to remove all ice and clean and sanitize machine. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at three compartment sink when water is ran into basins. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster to be overflowing with trash with lid unable to be closed. Instructed person in charge to ensure lid is able to be closed at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

6. Dec 15, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     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: 3-302.12 observed dry storage bins not labeled with the common name of foods. Instructed to label all dry storage bins for all dry storage foods out of the original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located at the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's and customer's women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

7. Dec 13, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on-site to respond to vomit properly and diarrhea events that can potentially occur. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water at the handwashing sink located at the 1st floor prep area/customer service area. Hot water at the time of the inspection was only maintained at 60f. Instructed to repair so that hot water maintains 100f at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signs at the handwashing sink located on the 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage bins not labeled with the common name of foods. Instructed to label all dry storage bins for all dry storage foods out of the original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine located at the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's and customer's women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handlers certificates on-site. Instructed to meet requirements.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Jul 9, 2018 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide employee policy at all times. Priority foundation violation no citation issued

     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: Manager can not produce procedure for clean-up policy for vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to provide priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

9. Jul 5, 2018 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide employee polices at all times priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     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: Manager ca not produce procedure for clean -up policy for vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to provide priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide complete pest control logbook. Priority foundation 7-38-020 a

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Entry door on 2nd floor must be tight fitting. Correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Brick wall in food prep area must be smooth and easily cleanable. Correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean