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Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago

Name: Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago
Address: 2559 W 51st St, Chicago, IL, 60632, US

2559 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 21, 2026

Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago was last inspected on October 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 21, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general1 paperwork

CriticalFood handling

No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

Inspector’s note: Observed animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying it as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Corrected before conclusion of inspection observed asterisks added to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed disclosure added to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
GeneralPests

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

Inspector’s note: Observed opening at right side of westside exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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 no left and right splash guards on handwashing sink in front prep area in between juicer and prep table. Instructed to install left and right splash guards on handwashing sink in said area to prevent contamination of prep surfaces, equipment or food.

Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
GeneralFacility upkeep

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wooden crate used to elevate plastic crate in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

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 ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instructed to ensure cups are lead-free or contain lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or remove from premises.

Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
GeneralFacility upkeep

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from underneath right compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PaperworkManagement & training

Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

Nov 19, 2025 Pass

Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
  
  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: Observed food items stored in containers in prep area and in coolers/refrigerators uncovered. Instructed to provide food grade lids and/or coverings to prevent contamination.
  
  Official wording (code 39)
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- GeneralFood handling
  
  In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for food items stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to store properly between usage.
  
  Official wording (code 43)
  In-use utensils: properly stored
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine opening is covered with plastic and lid/door to the ice machine is missing. Instructed to replace.
  
  Official wording (code 49)
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Required allergen training was missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed to provide for city of chicago food service sanitation managers.
  
  Official wording (code 58)
  Allergen training as required
Oct 22, 2024 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed deep gauge in floor tile in utility room causing standing water to pool under utility sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Oct 17, 2024 Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalRepeat violation
  
  A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
  
  Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation from #2604420 not corrected: observed previous core violation from report #2583050 not corrected: #51- missing prep sink in front prep area where a large amount of beverages being prepared and served and using handwash sink as a prep sink. Instd to install separate prep sink with hot/cold running water under city pressure.priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 59)
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed deep gauge in floor tile in utility room causing standing water to pool under utility sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Oct 10, 2024 Fail

Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks in front and rear prep area to be inaccessible with dishes in both, front sink being used as dump sink. Instructed the person in charge that hands must be accessible at all times for handwashing only. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
  
  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: Observed bulk containers not labeled with common names. Instructed the person in charge to label all bulk containers with the common name of the ingredient (sugar, flour).
  
  Official wording (code 37)
  Food properly labeled; original container
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed deep gauge in floor tile in utility room causing standing water to pool under utility sink. Instructed person in charge to repair 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: Observed previous core violation from report #2583050 not corrected: #51- missing prep sink in front prep area where large amount of beverages being prepared and served and using handwash sink as a prep sink. Instd to install separate prep sink with hot/cold running water under city pressure.priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 60)
  Previous core violation corrected
Oct 10, 2023 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-301.16: missing prep sink in front prep area where large amount of beverages being prepared and served and using handwash sink as a prep sink. Instd to install separate prep sink with hot/cold running water in under city pressur
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Oct 2, 2023 Fail

Canvass · Fail
5 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
  
  Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain same
  
  Official wording (code 1)
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in front prep area inacessible. Employees using as a prep/dump sink, with blenders in sink and discarded beverages in basin. Instd to remove all blenders, and use for handwashing only. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation
  
  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: No hand drying provision at handwash sink in customers toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain. Paper towels were provided by end of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
  
  Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods in large deep containers dated and cooked yesterday (10/1/23) at improper cold holding temperatures in cooler: cooked broccoli soup 52.1f, cooked red salsa 54.5f, cooked green salsa 66.7f. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs $100 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority
  
  Official wording (code 22)
  Proper cold holding temperatures
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
  
  Inspector’s note: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ( EGGS) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED". PROVIDE THIS FOOTNOTE ABOVE THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
  
  Official wording (code 25)
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
  
  Inspector’s note: Improper cooling of cooked soup, and salsa. Instd to properly cool: using shallow equipment, (1) arrange in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to faiclitate heat transfer from the surface of the food
  
  Official wording (code 33)
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Inoperable food temperature measuring device on site. Thermometer on site inoperable due to dead battery. Instd to provide same and maintain same (capable of both cold and hot temperatures). Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation 7-38-005
  
  Official wording (code 36)
  Thermometers provided & accurate
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: Food being stored in cabinet underneath front handwash sink. Instd to store food properly to prevent possible contamination
  
  Official wording (code 39)
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils (forks, spoons) improperly stored, not inverted. Instd to store properly, inverted (handle up)
  
  Official wording (code 44)
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing prep sink in front prep area where large amount of beverages being prepared and served and using handwash sink as a prep sink. Instd to install separate prep sink with hot/cold running water in under city pressure.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
  
  Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (eggs, ham). Instd to provide city of chicago certified manager on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation.
  
  Official wording (code 2)
  City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Apr 26, 2022 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK .MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  
  Official wording (code 39)
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
  
  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: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK/FURNACE ROOM.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO EXTERIOR OF BUILDING ABOVE (1160 KW) OVEN ON REAR PREP TABLE. A HOOD IS NEEDED WHEN IT IS MORE THAN (75 KW).MUST INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
  
  Official wording (code 56)
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Apr 22, 2022 Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
  
  Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
  
  Official wording (code 1)
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- CriticalRepeat violation
  
  A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
  
  Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2554327 4/14/22 not corrected #25-still observed no consumer advisory disclosure nor reminder of consuming raw and undercooked foods on menu(eggs).must provide and maintain.(priority 7-42-090))(citation issued)
  
  Official wording (code 59)
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- 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
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-305.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST STORE INSIDE OF PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  
  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: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK .MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  
  Official wording (code 39)
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
  
  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: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK/FURNACE ROOM.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO EXTERIOR OF BUILDING ABOVE (1160 KW) OVEN ON REAR PREP TABLE. A HOOD IS NEEDED WHEN IT IS MORE THAN (75 KW).MUST INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
  
  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: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (eggs,ham,potato,chicken,etc)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
Apr 14, 2022 Fail

Canvass · Fail
6 critical11 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
  
  Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
  
  Official wording (code 1)
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies .must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)
  
  Official wording (code 3)
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sinks in front prep area nor staff toilet room.pic sent employee to store next door to purchase hand soap at this time.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)(cos)
  
  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 rear hand washing sink not accessible. Observed 2- plastic containers of used cooking oil inside of basin,a large garbage can stored in front of sink as well.articles were removed from inside and in front of sink at this time.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)
  
  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 excessive pink and yellowish build up of substance on interior panels and parts of ice machine and dripping onto ice inside of ice bin.as well noticed a plastic pitcher of juice stored down inside of ice inside of ice machine.must discard ice and remove pitcher of juice.clean and sanitize ice machine.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
  
  Official wording (code 16)
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure nor reminder of consuming raw and undercooked foods on menu(eggs).must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
  
  Official wording (code 25)
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- 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
- GeneralPests
  
  Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front entry door. Must make door tight fitting.
  
  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: Observed no pest control logbook with a receipt of service and required documents on site to view.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
  
  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: Observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on floor near grease trap of 3- compartment sink,on floor under prep tables,in rear hallway near food storage container,along wall base next to hand sink in staff toilet room,on floor in between clutter in mop sink closet/furnance room.as well as several blocks of rodenticide thrown under all equipment throughout.must remove droppings and rodenticide.clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/14/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
  
  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 prepackaged and unpackaged bulk food items stored in rear hallway outside of customers toilet room.must store inside of prep areas to prevent contamination.
  
  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: Observed no splash guard on both sides at front prep area hand sink .must install and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 39)
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood crate shelving units above prep cooler.must apply a sealant or paint.
  
  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: Must repair or replace observed a hole in wall behind customers toilet room door.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vents in rear prep area.
  
  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 articles off of floor and away from walls in mop sink/furnace room,underneath 3- compartment sink and prep tables.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation hood ducted to exterior of building above (1160 kw) oven on rear prep table. A hood is needed when it is more than (75 kw).must install ventilation hood or remove from premises.
  
  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: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (eggs,ham,potato,chicken,etc)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
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Not all food employees had food-handler training.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for all employees. Must provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
Apr 19, 2021 Pass

License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: missing splashguards at front handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 39)
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-201.1: raw wood on walls in prep area. Instd to seal same so as to a non porous, easily 1cleanable surface
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Required allergen training was missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification
  
  Official wording (code 58)
  Allergen training as required
Apr 2, 2021 Fail

License · Fail
5 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
  
  Inspector’s note: Person in charge without valid city of chicago certificate (copy only). Instd to provide orignal valid certificate and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation
  
  Official wording (code 1)
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instd to provide a verifiable employee health policy and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010
  
  Official wording (code 3)
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: No handwash cleanser at handwash sinks. Instd to provide at all handwash sinks. Priority foundation 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: No hand drying provision (i.e paper towels) on site at handwash sinks. Instd to provide at all times. Priority foundation 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: Empty paper towel dispenser above 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove and relocate at handwash sink
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device to monitor cold temperatures, thermometer on site for 100f or above. Instd to provide proper thermometer and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
  
  Official wording (code 36)
  Thermometers provided & accurate
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing splashguards at front handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 39)
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing test strips for quaternary ammonium sanitizer. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
  
  Official wording (code 48)
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing covered receptacle in womens washroom. Instd to provide 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: Raw wood on walls in prep area. Instd to seal same so as to a non porous, easily cleanable surface
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
  
  Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certifiied mgr or certificate on site (copy only). Instd to provide orignal valid certificate and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012
  
  Official wording (code 2)
  City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Required allergen training was missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification
  
  Official wording (code 58)
  Allergen training as required

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How Chicago grades restaurants

Chicago doesn’t give letter grades or scores. Each inspection is Pass, Pass with Conditions, or Fail.
Pass with Conditions means serious problems were found but fixed or corrected during the inspection.
Fail means violations serious enough that the business must be re-inspected, and it may be closed until it passes.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.