Gain Changers

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Jun 27, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical4 general3 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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a prep table blocking hand washing sink in prep area. Sink basin was filled with kitchen utensils. Instructed manager that all hand sinks must be accessible at all times. Employee cleared area during inspection 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 food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • 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 violation from report #2595299 on 5/28/24 was not corrected: 47 observed raw wood shelving in the rear dish washing area where items are stored. Instructed to paint or stain as a means of being able to clean as needed. - instructed to repair and/or replace and maintain. 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 tcs fods are being prepared, handled and served such as (smoothies, fruit drinks, chicken tacos 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

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

3. May 28, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign located at the hand washing sink in the front food service area. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at the front hand washing sink between the hand sink and the one compartment sink where clean utensils are being stored. Instructed to provide splash guard or relocate the clean untensil rack to avoid possible contamination.

     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 shelving in the rear dish washing area where items are stored. Instructed to paint or stain as a means of being able to clean as needed.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy ice build up and food debris along the opening of the deep freezer unit in the front food service area. Instructed to thaw, clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one compartment sink in the rear dish washing area with a leak at the second faucet base. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust, dirt and debris along the wall behind the freezer chest, prep station and the reach in cooler in the front service area. Instructed to remove from wall, clean and maintain areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding and or harboring.

     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 certified food manager on duty while tcs fods are being prepared,handled and served such as (smoothies,fruit drinks,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

4. Nov 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on microwave and oven in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of debris in drains in prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Oct 30, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine to have mold like substance on interior. Instructed person in charge to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005.citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on floor in rear prep/dish area. Instructed person in charge to remove dead roaches and sanitize areas.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on microwave and oven in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of debris in drains in prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean 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 violations from report #2560234 dated: 7/5/2022: #47 wood at hand sink in poor repair. Water damage. Instructed to correct and maintain. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Jul 5, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Wood at hand sink in poor repair. Water damage. Instructed to correct 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: Leak at front hand sink at rubber ring. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All city of chicago sanitation holders in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jun 27, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Found juicing being done on site with no haccp plan. Juice is being made a bottled at this time of inspection. Juice on site is being tagged held for inspection at this time. Instructed owner to contact cdph to apply for haccp plan. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood handling

     No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

     Inspector’s note: No varience document on site for juicing at this time of inspection. Instructed owner to obtain all documents to properly handle juice. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of hair restraints. All hair must be tied back and held with restraints. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear full coverage shirts while in the prep area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Wood at hand sink in poor repair. Water damage. Instructed to correct 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: Leak at front hand sink at rubber ring. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All city of chicago sanitation holders in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jun 17, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • 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 in the food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices