The Bagel

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 18, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

2. Jun 16, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 501.111: Controlling Pests (Infestation) 3 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP HAND WASHING AREA WHERE CUPS ARE STORED, IN REAR PREP BY SODA STORAGE AND NEAR REAR PREP HANDSINK. 7-38-020(a) PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

     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: 6-501.112: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING AREA EQUIPMENT, UNDER STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Jun 2, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   6 critical13 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Found a food employee eating lunch soup at rear prep area. Instructed management that employees must consume beverages/food in designated areas to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, etc.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed personal item stored inside dry storeroom. Instructed manager to remove. Employees store items in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food or equipment cannot result.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at handsink in front prep at (86.5f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (tuna, chicken liver) was date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold. However, it has exceeded the discard. Date exceeding the dated tag on said product of chicken liver 5/30 and tuna 5/31. Pic discarded said food products. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residential roach insecticide stored next to syrup in front prep area, and under cold holding unit. Informed that residential use insecticides are not permitted in commerical spaces. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • CriticalPests

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. OVER 50 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT DINING ROOM, COUNTER SPACE, IN BOOTHS IN DINING ROOM, COUNTER HOT HOLDING AREA, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE COUNTER IN COLD HOLDING AREA, REAR PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. 7-38-020(a) PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

     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 dead roaches throughout front and rear prep areas, under hot and cold holding area equipment, under stoves and cooking equipment. Instructed to remove all dead roaches and clean and sanitize said areas and equipment.

     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 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.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     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 cardboard used as liner on food prep area. Instructed to remove.

     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 torn door gasket inside of the cold holding unit in prep. Instructed to replace

     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 the interior of the reach in coolers and walk- in cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, fryer, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiliing of toaster area in front prep instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceilings tile panels in the mens bathroom, and in rear area next to exit door instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Apr 27, 2026 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination 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.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED KNIVES UNDER GRILL IN BOX WITH GRILL CLEANING BRUSHES INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE UTENSILS

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

     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: 4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

     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: 4-501.11: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK- IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.14: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Apr 13, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination 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.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED KNIVES UNDER GRILL IN BOX WITH GRILL CLEANING BRUSHES INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE UTENSILS

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

     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: 4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

     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: -501.11: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK- IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.14: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Apr 7, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of 67.3f hot water observed in mens toilet room. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation 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: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: coleslaw at 48.6f, diced ham at 48.6f, diced tomatoes at 50.3f, cut leafy greens at 50.8f, diced salami at 49.8f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 15 lbs of products worth $250.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 48.6f in rear prep. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     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.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed knives under grill in box with grill cleaning brushes instructed to properly store in use utensils

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     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 cardboard used as liner on food prep area. Instructed to remove.

     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 torn door gasket inside of the cold holding unit in prep. Instructed to replace

     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 the interior of the reach in coolers and walk- in cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • 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 all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hood system not working, instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Sep 29, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks inside the three washrooms. Must provide at all times.

     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: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints while food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide covered waste receptacle 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: Observed dirt and debris on wall underneath dishwasher in rear kitchen dishwasher area. Must clean and maintain. Observed openings into ceiling and around pipes in rear food storage area. Must seal all openings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt build up on floor drains throughout premises. 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: Observed missing light shield cover above prep coolers in main kitchen food prep area. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace light bulb off in front entrance to main kitchen food prep area to provide intensity lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation not working in the women's washroom and employee washroom. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Sep 22, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks inside the three washrooms. Must provide at all times.

     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: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

     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 approximately 40 live small flying insects on walls, ceiling and cardbroard boxes in rear food storage room near to exit door. Must clean and sanitize affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate flying insect problem. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints while food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide covered waste receptacle 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: Observed dirt and debris on wall underneath dishwasher in rear kitchen dishwasher area. Must clean and maintain. Observed openings into ceiling and around pipes in rear food storage area. Must seal all openings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt build up on floor drains throughout premises. 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: Observed missing light shield cover above prep coolers in main kitchen food prep area. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation not working in the women's washroom and employee washroom. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace light bulb off in front entrance to main kitchen food prep area to provide intensity lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Jul 29, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Jul 23, 2025 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in the front of the main prep area to not have a sign indicating employees to wash hands prior to returning to work. Instructed manager to provide a sign instructing employees to wash hands prior to returning to work.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing two (2) door cooler at main prep area across from hot holding units to currently be not functioning correctly, with the unit cold holding at 60.5f. Unit was not in use at time of inspection, and manager was aware of issue. Standing two (2) door cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instructed not to use until entire cooler/equipment is able to maintain temperatures of at least 41f and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation, 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed various boxed items and a pot stored on the floor in the walk in cooler in the rear. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor of the walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed various knives at the main prep line to be stored behind pipes above prep coolers. Instructed manager to store all in use utensils in an area that is cleaned and free from potential sources of contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed various shelves with cardboard lining below items stored. Instructed to tprovide a smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

11. Oct 18, 2024 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one ceiling light bulb cover missing above dishwash area. Must provide ceiling light bulb cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Oct 11, 2024 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live small flies on walls at the rear prep area. Must remove all small fly activity by the date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Advised to call pest control operator for service.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulted food/grease build up on rear prep area floor around fryer and cooking equipment. Must detail clean rear prep area floor around cooking equipment/fryer and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one ceiling light bulb cover missing above dishwash area. Must provide ceiling light bulb cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

13. Mar 7, 2024 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops improperly stored inside ice machine and ice bins. Must provide clean containers for ice scoops.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed spoons, forks, knives improperly stored on table tops uncovered. Instructed must have all spoons, forks, knives properly covered if on table tops.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw chicken held inside plastic grocery bags in walk in freezer. Must use food grade disposable plastic bags or washable containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed accumulated food debris on meat slicer, food build up inside all prep area coolers, food debris on all shelves at prep area,dishwash area and front service line. Must clean all equipment 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 handwash sink pipe leaking at front salad/soup line. Must repair and maintain sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

14. Apr 24, 2023 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs food at improper temperature: tuna salads at temp of 47.6f,pasta salad at temp of 47.4f; coleslaw at temp of 46.5f,sliced tomatoes at temp of 47.9f and slice turkey at temp of 44.5f.food stored inside the two reach-in cooler.cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured.pound 10,value 100 priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issue

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: A splash guard is required between the dipping well and handwashing sink ,also between ice cream mixer and handwashing sink(same area).surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to 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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Also rusty shelves inside the small reach-in cooler at front area.repair/replace.surface must be smooth cleanble and non-absorbent material

      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: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers in prep area repair/replace

      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: Cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

      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: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler at hallway by the rear door. Instructed to repair.

      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: Mechanical release stopper leaking at under tree compartment sink. Repair issue.also weld the opening at drainboard between the soap compartment and drainboard. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Some allergen certificate are expired,instructed to renew them.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Apr 18, 2022 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

16. Apr 11, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product names including bulk food containers.

      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: Food containers are stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves throughout the kitchen prep and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non-toxic food-grade paint, and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high-temperature dishwasher with gauge reading 183f; however, noted no temperature test strips or irreversible registering temperature indicator. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator, strips/stickers. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside garbage dumpster overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted thick grease and dirt accumulation underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen prep area. Instructed to 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: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans at the rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

      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: 2-101.11 out pf 06/10/2019 noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

17. Sep 30, 2020 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

18. Sep 23, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 30 live small flies at prep area and 30 live small flies at hot water tank room. Instructed manager must eliminate all fly activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on prep area floor under equipment and along walls also observed dust build up on walls throughout prep and dishwash area. Must detail clean floor and walls throughout prep and dishwash area.

      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 city of chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs foods (deli meats, eggs, etc.) are prepared. Instructed that a city of chicago certified food manager with orginal food manager certificate must be on premises while tcs foods are prepared. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

19. Mar 17, 2020 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Mar 10, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: No consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder on menu. Instructed manager must provide a consumer advisory with disclosure (1. Asterik next to the food and 2. Statement about the food) and reminder on menu or table tents/placards on all tables. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high temperature dish washer with gauge reading 180.0 f; however noted no high temperature dishmachine test strips. Instructed to provide irreversible registering temperature test strips for dishmachine. 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: No covered trash receptacles for womens and employees washrooms. Instructed manager must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

21. Jul 29, 2019 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      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: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Noted establishment serving undercooked food items (hamburgers and eggs) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      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: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high temperature dish washer with gauge reading 185f; however noted no indicator inside the dish washer or test strips. Instructed to provide and irreversible registering temperature indicator, strips/stickers or thermometer that is water-proof and has a maximum temperature holding feature. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially underneath cooking equipment with thick grease dirt and grime.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans at the rear and front prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

      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: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 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: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

22. Jun 10, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued

      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: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees drinking and preparing food at the kitchen prep area. Instructed management to provide a designated area for employees to drink and eat and not at the prep areas.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-tuna 44.1f, chopped liver 44.5f, salami 50.4f, turkey 46f, liquid eggs 45.9f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 20 lbs of products worth $100.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Noted establishment serving undercooked food items (hamburgers and eggs) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      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: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in us.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high temperature dish washer with gauge reading 185f; however noted no indicator inside the dish washer or test strips. Instructed to provide and irreversible registering temperature indicator, strips/stickers or thermometer that is water-proof and has a maximum temperature holding feature. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container and surrounding not maintained with thick grease on the ground around the grease container and on top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially underneath cooking equipment with thick grease dirt and grime.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans at the rear and front prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits

      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: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 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: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

23. May 29, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage areas. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine, coffee machines, and soda machines. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers at premises with no foodhandler training certificates. Must provide.

24. Dec 19, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food residue forming on shelving in both walk in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must not store food on floor at bread station or walk in freezer. Must store all food at least 6 inches off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken light shield near mop sink.

25. Apr 6, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards on either side of the handsink serving the shake station. The dipper well and the shake mixing machine are each less than 12 inches away from the hand sink.

26. Mar 27, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation #38 from report #1771117 dated 5/19/16 not corrected: instructed to install and maintain exposed hand washing sinks in the front server prep and front counter breakfast sandwich prep areas where ready to eat foods such as fresh breads, salads are being prepared. Or, operator may install one handsink on the front counter prep areas if it is centrally located and conveniently accessible to both ends of the food service areas. Must correct. Serious violation: 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must provide date marking for all foods prepared and held on site longer than 24 hours.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on the following surfaces: the sides of the fryer, the on the left side of the fryer, the lower interior of the fryer and the exterior of the heat lamp. Must also remove whitish residue on the shelving in the salad prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield or shatter-proof bulb on the light in the waiter station beverage cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards on either side of the handsink serving the shake station. The dipper well and the shake mixing machine are each less than 12 inches away from the hand sink.

27. May 26, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the mens washroom. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Cracked/damaged light shields throughout the kitchen prep, at the walk-in cooler area and missing shields in the rear dry food storage room. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install and maintain exposed hand washing sinks in the front server prep and front counter breakfast sandwich prep areas where ready to eat foods such as fresh breads, salads are being prepared.

28. May 19, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chlorine chemical test strips to check sanitation level at the three compartment sink as discussed in report #1532354 on 3-27-16. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Cooks line utensils must not be stored between the wall and electrical conduit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use card board as liner in the kitchen deli sandwich prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Exterior cooks line equipment and shelving under grill with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under the rear hallway storage shelving and in rear storage room with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain. All stored items must be elevated from the floors 6" or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the mens washroom. Must replace. Wall at the server salad prep area in poor repair with chipping, cracked wall caulking. Must remove/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Cracked/damaged light shields throughout the kitchen prep, at the walk-in cooler area and missing shields in the rear dry food storage room. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install and maintain exposed hand washing sinks in the front server prep and front counter breakfast sandwich prep areas where ready to eat foods such as fresh breads, salads are being prepared.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Internal thermometer must be provided for the server station salad prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All cooks line wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

29. Mar 27, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found 33 pounds of fish at temperatures ranging from 47.5f-49.5f, 25 pounds of liver at 47.2f, and 14 pounds of turkey at 47.2f all in the walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured said foods. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

30. Oct 30, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in coolers and rusty racks inside front soft drinks cooler. Must repaint or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior surfaces of microwave. Remove dirt/debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean ventilation vents in food preparation area. Must remove dust/dirt.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed at 3-door cooler in food preparation area. Must provide/maintain.

31. Feb 27, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label and date all cooked food items inside prep coolers and walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting board with open seems in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees must wear a hair restraints at all times food is prepared and served.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping clothes stored on top of prep tables must properly stored wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

32. Apr 23, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food inside walk in cooler at improper temperatures. Found 40 pounds matza balls(matza ball ingredients include eggs)at 50.4f and 50.5f. Found 15 pounds hard boiled eggs at 47.1f and 47.8f. Critical violation. Citation issued. Instructed management to dispose of 55 pounds of food. Also,found no labels/day dots on food disposed. Approximate value $500.00. Instructed management to properly cool potentially hazardous food to 40f or below.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour, sugar,etc.)

33. Oct 11, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

34. Oct 4, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Summary report from inspection made on 5/7/10 not posted visible to customers. Summary was obstructed by stored to go containers. Serious citation issued, 7-42-010(b)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 5/7/10. #33-detail clean the wire storage racks in the walk-in coolers. #34-the floor in the walk-in freezer must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must bolt down the floor section that is coming up.serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Dirty wire rack shelving across from salad station in front prep. Must clean and maintain. The front display cooler shelving repaired with plastic wrap. Must make all repairs with cleanable materials.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice bin in ice machine dirty. Must clean and maintain.

35. May 7, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED TURKEY AT 44-54F, RIBS AT 48F, RICE AND NOODLES AAT 44, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 48F, ROAST BEEF AT 47.6F, TURKEY BURGER AT 47.8F, CHICKEN AT 46F, EGGS AT 51.8F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 48F, TUNA SALAD AT 48F, BLUE CHEESE AT 55F, LIVER AT 48F, FISH SALAD AT 48F, CREAM CHEESE AT 48F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 48F, LOX AT 46F, TURKEY AT 46F, CORNED BEEF AT 52F, POTATO SALAD AT 49F, COLESLAW AT 49F, EGGPLANT AT 48F, FETA CHEESE AT 50F, RICE AND BREAD PUDDING AT 48F, HERRING AT 48F, CUT FRUIT AT 44-46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 80# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $700. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER AND DEEP FRYER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BOLT DOWN THE FLOOR SECTION THAT IS COMING UP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.