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No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 23, 2026 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed disposable paper towels not provided at the front preparation area handwashing sink. Instructed to provide disposable paper towels and maintain available for use in handwashing at all times. Person-in-charge provided disposable paper towels to front preparation area handwashing sink on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 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 low-temperature dish machine in the warewashing area in poor repair, not providing sanitizer during final rinse. Facility staff aware of issue prior to inspector arrival and placed signage on machine instructing staff not to use until repaired and able to provide chlorine sanitizer final rinse concentration between 50 ppm and 200 ppm. Tagged low-temperature dish machine with instructions to contact cdph for re-inspection once machine is repaired or replaced and prior to use. Priority violation. 7-38-025 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food item (buttermilk batter) in bulk storage container stored tightly-covered by food container lid while cooling in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to cool tcs food items using approved cooling methods such as leaving food items loosely-covered/uncovered (if protected from overhead contamination) while cooling and maintain.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Fryer leaking causing grease/oil on floor. Instd to repair and maintain.

     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: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking, wrapped with tape. Instd to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Cracked and missing floor tiles underneath fryers and next to utility sink. Instd to repair and maintain floor tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jan 13, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Fryer leaking causing grease/oil on floor. Instd to repair and maintain

     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: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking, wrapped with tape. Instd to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Cracked and missing floor tiles underneath fryers and next to utility sink. Instd to repair and maintain floor tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 14, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

4. Feb 27, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed fan cover hanging open in ceiling of employee restroom. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 15, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 60 lbs of chicken at 47.5f and 2 lbs of shrimp at 48.2f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 62lbs at $160. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • 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 in the rear storage area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. May 16, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed clean towels being stored inside the employee toilet room. Instructed management laundered linens/towels may not be stored inside toilet rooms. Must relocate and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a slight build-up inside the pop machine ice chute located in the customer area. Must detail clean ice chute and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

7. Jun 27, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must defrost heavy ice build up on condensor unit in walk in freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on vent in employee bathroom. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean water from floors in dish washing room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Sep 15, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside reach in prep coolers where raw chicken is stored. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used as liner on food prep equipment and prep tables. Instructed to remove.

     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: Observed loose food debris, flour buildup and spills on the floor under cooking equipment, dish area and prep. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency to remove spills, buildup, and food debris. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Mar 16, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. (REFER TO REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE). PROVIDED SAMPLE COPY TO FACILITY DURING INSPECTION on 2/24/21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

     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 noted no label for bulk flour storage container. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under and around dishwashing area, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt and grease buildup. Must maintain at all times.

     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: Observed no persons on site with city of chicago food service manager certificate while raw chicken was being handled. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Feb 24, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or necessary supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. (refer to requirements listed above). Provided copy to facility during inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Equipment must properly sanitize at a minimum of 50 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no label for bulk flour storage container. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under and around dishwashing area, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt and grease buildup. Must maintain at all times.

      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: Observed no persons on site with city of chicago food service manager certificate while raw chicken was being handled. Facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Jul 21, 2020 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; instructed to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Jul 14, 2020 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; instructed to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the walk-in freezer at 33f; must be able to maintain frozen foods at proper temperature. Repair service scheduled for today. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: No log book as required from a licensed pest control company; must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

13. Feb 19, 2020 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations