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Inspections

1. Apr 13, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLING TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR RAW CHICKEN 48.7F, CHICKEN BREAST 47.3F RAW BEEF 53.4F, HAMBURGERS 54.2F, GYRO SAUCE 50.5F INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 45#S OF FOOD VALUE OF $288.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57.3F. DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERTAURE OF OF 41.F OR BELOW.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF CHEST FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE DEEPFRYERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE MEAT CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

2. May 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE COUNTER. MUST USE PROPER RAISED STORAGE SHELF 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR DISHWASING AREA.

3. Oct 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Oct 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN REAR AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT/MOPS OFF THE FLOOR.

5. Aug 26, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Aug 19, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

     FOUND UNPACKAGED GYRO MEAT IN FREEZER NOT SEPARATED FROM OTHER FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES IN 3-DOOR COOLER: CHICKEN 46.2F, CHILI 47.5F, ITALIAN BEEF 46.8-47.3F, STEAK 48.5F, BEANS 47-60.8F, CHEESE 52.3F, RICE 52.5F, PORK/CHICKEN TAMALES 48-52.1F, EGGS 50F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGER) AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     FOUND BOWLS AND POTS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT DURING STORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     FOUND CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     FOUND DUCT TAPE USED FOR REPAIR ON PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR. FOUND RUSTY SHELF IN PREP COOLER, AND RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT NORTH WALL OF PREP AREA AND NEXT TO REAR DOOR. FOUND ROTTED WOODEN SHELF ABOVE REAR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL OF THE ABOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND CARDBOARD LINED SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND WET MOP DRYING ON RESTROOM FLOOR. MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO AIR DRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND BROKEN COOLER IN DINING AREA, AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY COOLER FROM PREMISES. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND CEILING VENT MISSING ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN RESTROOM AND DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA AND ABOVE REAR STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH VERIFICATION ON PREMISES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM 6/8/21 REPORT #2510943 NON-COMPLIANCE: #37: OBSERVED CAKE SLICES FOR SALE IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO CASH REGISTER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION. #47: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO CONDIMENT COOLER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. #51:OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/26/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

7. Jun 8, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED CAKE SLICES FOR SALE IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO CASH REGISTER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO CONDIMENT COOLER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF TRASH ON GROUND IN DUMPSTER AREA AND GREASE ON SIDE OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED COCA-COLA COOLER BEING STORED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE FRYER CABINET, AND INSIDE PREP COOLER USED TO STORE HOT DOGS AND CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

8. Jan 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP LID RUSTED ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST PAINT/REPLACE SAID GREASE TRAP LID AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

9. Dec 4, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS (X2) NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS (X2) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.