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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches on site. Dead roaches observed on floor near rear exit door, on the cart with clean pans, on the lower wall under the drainboard of the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove dead roaches, clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the shelves under the cooking equipment and hot holding equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on site. Dead roaches observed on floor near rear exit door, on the cart with clean pans, on the lower wall under the drainboard of the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove dead roaches, clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves under the cooking equipment and hot holding equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 05/09/2025 , report #2684305 #49: observed the handles, door and the inside of coolers dirty. Must clean and maintain. #51: observed the rear hand sink with a leaky pipe underneath. Must repair and maintain. #55: floors, walls and ceiling tiles need cleaning through out to remove spills, debris and/or grease. #56: must clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove debris. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front weather stripping worn at the bottom of the door. Must replace and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes laying on the prep stations. Must properly store when not in use in a sanitizing solution.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the handles,door and the inside of coolers dirty. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear hand sink with a leaky pipe underneath. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors, walls and ceiling tiles need cleaning through out to remove spills,debris and/or grease

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live insect activity in the food prep area. Observed 3 live cockroaches on the wall, ceiling, and door of the refrigerator. Also observed 2 live small flying insects on the walls of the food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables and prep cooler cutting boards. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 3 door prep cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor under the deep fryers.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead cockroaches on the storage shelves and floor of the dry storage room. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead insects.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep coolers and freezers, prep tables, stove, hot holding units, steam table, smoker, interior of cabinet across from the cooking equipment and deep fryers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the leak under the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: Both washroom doors lack a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install on both doors.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage area not maintained behind the restaurant and around the garbage dumpster next to the restaurant. Observed multiple bags of garbage on the ground containing food waste and animal bones, garbage, and litter behind the back door and surrounding the garbage dumpster and grease dumpster. Management instructed to clean and maintain the area behind the restaurant and surrounding the garbage and grease dumpster. All garbage must be stored in the dumpster. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must seal all wall openings and openings in the ceiling in the kitchen area and dry storage room. Observed a large opening in the wall next to the rear exit door of the kitchen. Management instructed to close and seal the opening. Observed broken floor tiles in the food prep area. Management instructed to replace the broken floor tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor and walls throughout the food prep area and dry storage room.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive smoke throughout the kitchen and dining area. Management instructed to provide adequate ventilation to prevent the buildup of smoke inside of the restaurant.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and soot on the ventilation hood and filters. Management instructed to clean and maintain the ventilation hood and filters.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no lighting in the dry storage room. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on interiors and exteriors of cold holding equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in rear prep area to be water stained and damaged. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to organize items and elevate at least six inches from the floor

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 small flies total; in rear dry storage area where mops are stored, as well as in food prep area around bottoms of tables and handsinks. Instructed pic to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on interiors and exteriors of cold holding equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to organize items and elevate at least six inches from the floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in rear prep area to be water stained and damaged. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside coolers to measure internal temperature. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep cooler is discolored with deep grooves. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 3- door prep cooler at 51.8f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email a letter for re-inspection. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-0050(cos)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a lock on refrigerator or remove from dining area for food protection.must remove rust from lid of grease trap.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from interior parts of ice machine panel,oven,fryer cabinets.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 1- compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walls throughout prep/ storage area

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard between 3- compartment and 1- compartment sinks.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must 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: Must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table .

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on can opener blade.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from rolling carts,interior panel of ice machine,all coolers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under fryers and along wall bases in dish washing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance from inspection 10-16-19 (2315969) for violation 58 observed no proof of allergen training from the certified manager. Instructed that all managers with a city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training. Core violations not corrected by the date specified on the inspection report shall be classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and debris on the floors behind the cooking equipment and coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.