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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 25 mouse droppings on the floor under handwashing sink in dry storage, in corner in office, under storage rack near freezer, and behind storage rack in rear next to walk in cooler. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-902.12 Inspector Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR, WITH BOTH RACKS ON FLOOR, OR WITH CRATE UNDER TO HOLD IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in dry storage area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables littered with trash. Instructed to remove and maintain a mentioned areas shall be maintained free of unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, spills, food debris, and dirt on floor, under, behind, and on top of all heavy (cooking, hot hold, cold hold, refrigeration) equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and rear storage. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 noted previous core violations from report # 2626278 date 10/30/2025 they are as follows: 38. Observed fly paper in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to remove and have licensed pest control technician abate fly activity. 49. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with build up of rust and debris. Instructed person in charge to remove rust or replace. 55. Observed build up of food debris and grime on floor in rear area under sliding door cooler and shelving, around grease trap, and under rolling dry ingredient containers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Must correct all previous core violations by due date. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 25 mouse droppings on the floor under handwashing sink in dry storage, in corner in office, under storage rack near freezer, and behind storage rack in rear next to walk in cooler. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted multiple storage racks throughout premises in poor repair with both rack on floor, or with crate under to hold in place. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in dry storage area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables littered with trash. Instructed to remove and maintain a mentioned areas shall be maintained free of unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, spills, food debris, and dirt on floor, under, behind, and on top of all heavy (cooking, hot hold, cold hold, refrigeration) equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and rear storage. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted previous core violations from report # 2626278 date 10/30/2025 they are as follows: 38. Observed fly paper in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to remove and have licensed pest control technician abate fly activity. 49. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with build up of rust and debris. Instructed person in charge to remove rust or replace. 55. Observed build up of food debris and grime on floor in rear area under sliding door cooler and shelving, around grease trap, and under rolling dry ingredient containers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Must correct all previous core violations by due date. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fly paper in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to remove and have licensed pest control technician abate fly activity.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving in walk in cooler with build up of rust and debris. Instructed person in charge to remove rust or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime on floor in rear area under sliding door cooler and shelving, around grease trap, and under rolling dry ingredient containers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood system with excessive build up of grease and dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 69.2f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 not in use so no citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures inoperable. Instructed manager to provide a working thermometer at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food storage containers not labeled with name of ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in rear area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed extremely slow drainage at the hand washing sink in the front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters with a build up of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of helping prevent possible contamination of foods being prepared as it sits over a cold prep station

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the walls, equipment and boxes of stock in the food prep area, dish washing area and storage areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee with no hair and beard restraints. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the storage shelves, prep tables, dry food storage containers, interior of prep coolers, sinks, and exterior of the grease trap.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall next to the grill and the dish washing area. Clean the floor of the dish washing area around the grease trap and under the 3 compartment sink.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2574396 on 4/17/23 not corrected: 49 - must clean heavy grease located inside cooking fryers and under grill area. 58 - observed certified manager without the allergen training certificate. Instructed above that all certified food managers must obtain food allergen certificate. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean heavy grease located inside cooking fryers and under grill area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust and grease at ventilation hood. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 11/5/2021 report #2537843 not corrected. Violation #57 (2-102.13) observed no proof of food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed to provide food handlers certificates for all employees who do not have city of chicago certificated. Must provide food handler training certificates for all employees. Violation #58 (2-102.13) observed certified manager without the allergen training certificate. Instructed above that all certified food managers must obtain food allergen certificate. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dirt and food build up on the gaskets inside the 2-door prep cooler located closest to the front counter. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 11/5/2021 report #2537843 not corrected: violation #57 (2-102.13) observed no proof of food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed to provide food handlers certificates for all employees who do not have city of chicago certificated. Must provide food handler training certificates for all employees. Violation #58 (2-102.13) observed certified manager without the allergen training certificate. Instructed above that all certified food managers must obtain food allergen certificate. Violations not corrected at todays inspection 11/25/22. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises capable of taking hot and cold food temperatures. Management must provide a thermometer to take hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food storage containers without the common name of food (flour, salt, etc,). Must label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as shelf liner throughout prep areas. Observed plastic wrap wrapped around the right faucet on the three compartment sink. Must remove and provide surfaces that are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit on site for the sanitizer (bleach) being used for sanitizing. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of a sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dirt and food build up on the gaskets inside the 2-door prep cooler located closest to the front counter. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the unisex washroom door located next to walk-in cooler. Instructed management that toilet room doors must be completely enclosed and provided with tight fitting and self closing door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed base coving peeling off the wall underneath the dish area handwashing sink and three compartment sink. Must reattach base coving and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 11/5/2021 report #2537843 not corrected: violation #56 (6-501.14) observed heavy dust build up on ventilation vents inside unisex washroom. Must clean and maintain. Violation #57 (2-102.13) observed no proof of food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed to provide food handlers certificates for all employees who do not have city of chicago certificated. Must provide food handler training certificates for all employees. Violation #58 (2-102.13) observed certified manager without the allergen training certificate. Instructed above that all certified food managers must obtain food allergen certificate. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equiment. Must clean and maintain floor clean at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equiment. Must clean and maintain floor clean at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ventilation vents inside unisex washroom. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hoods and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometers needed in front and rear refrigeration units. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 live flying insects on walls and ceiling in front food preparation area and rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and sanitized affected areas and whenever need. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate flying insect problem. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths store on top of prep tables in food preparation areas. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing stoppers for the dish washing 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate working stoppers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on the premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the rear 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt inside light shields covers above prep tables and rear of premises. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equiment. Must clean and maintain floor clean at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ventilation vents inside unisex washroom. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hoods and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection#2300221 on 0625/2019. #36 observed bulk food storage containers not labeled with name of ingredients. #40 observed a food handling employee without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint. #43 3-304.12 observed the ice scoops stored in the ice machine and ice bin. Management instructed to store all ice scoops outside of the ice machine and bin in a clean container. #53 observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk food storage containers not labeled with name of ingredients.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a food handling employee without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed the ice scoops stored in the ice machine and ice bin. Management instructed to store all ice scoops outside of the ice machine and bin in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243541 ON 12/14/18 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - 2-102.13: Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 58 - PA 100-0367: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed fish being thawed in a container of ice and water in the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer on the premises to take hot and cold food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food storage containers not labeled with name of ingredients.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoops stored in the ice machine and ice bin. Management instructed to store all ice scoops outside of the ice machine and bin in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on the premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: The door to the men's washroom is not self-closing. Must install a self-closing door device on the man's washroom door.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243541 ON 12/14/18 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - 6-304.11: Mechanical- Ventilation MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM, AND MAINTAIN. 57 - 2-102.13: Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 58 - PA 100-0367: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unfinished cement on the floor in the customer area and on the floor of the walk in cooler. Must seal with a high gloss finish to provide a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide working exhaust ventilation inside the toilet room, and maintain.