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Inspections

1. Jun 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

2. Nov 3, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH SPILLS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WHERE EVER NEEDED. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     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.

3. Feb 19, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING AREAS WHERE LARGE PIECES OF DRY WALL ARE MISSING. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT AS WELL AS OPENINGS IN THE WALLS WHERE EXPOSED BRICK IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED AN AREA WHERE THER APPEARS TO BE STUDS TO CREATE A ROOM OF SOME SORT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THAT AREA ALSO. ALSO OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS THAT MUST BE SEALED AS WELL. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY OWNER ***MUST*** SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE LOWER WALL AT THE PREP TABLE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PART OF THE FRAME MISSING AT THE ENTRANCE LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NEW FOOD SERVICE MANAGER JULIA MATHAS WITHOUT PROPER FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN A RISK #1 FACILITY SHOULD HAV. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

4. Feb 11, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROX 100-120 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE SOUTH AND NORTH WALLS AS WELL AS OBSERVED APPROX 30 DROPPINGS IN THE AREA BEHIND THE COFFEE GRIND STATION WITH RAW WOOD WHERE A WALL WOULD GO. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE PROVIDED BEFORE OR ON RETURN DATE OF 2/18/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING AREAS WHERE LARGE PIECES OF DRY WALL ARE MISSING. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT AS WELL AS OPENINGS IN THE WALLS WHERE EXPOSED BRICK IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED AN AREA WHERE THER APPEARS TO BE STUDS TO CREATE A ROOM OF SOME SORT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THAT AREA ALSO. ALSO OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS THAT MUST BE SEALED AS WELL. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY OWNER ***MUST*** SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE LOWER WALL AT THE PREP TABLE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PART OF THE FRAME MISSING AT THE ENTRANCE LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NEW FOOD SERVICE MANAGER JULIA MATHAS WITHOUT PROPER FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN A RISK #1 FACILITY SHOULD HAV. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

5. Aug 26, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.115: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH DOG ENTER FACILITY DURING INSPECTION AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ASK CUSTOMER IF DOG WAS A SERVICE ANIMAL DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED ON SITE CUSTOMER AND DOG VOLUNTARILY LEFT FACILITY WITHOUT BEING ASKED BY MANAGEMENT AFTER RECEIVING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15: FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP. ADVISED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BOTTOM.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     4-903.11(A;C): FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND CONTAINERS ON BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND STORE ITEMS ON SHELF ONLY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, COUNTER AREAS, SINKS, ICE CREAM FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER EQUIPMENT AND IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE FLOOR IS DAMP FROM RAIN YESTERDAY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE TABLE TOP FRYER USED FOR FRYING CHICKEN. UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF WATTS TO FRYER UNIT. THERE IS A STRONG PRESENCE OF SMOKE IN THE AIR FROM THE FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND HAVE PRINTED OUT FOR REVIEW.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

6. Jul 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP. ADVISED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BOTTOM.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND CONTAINERS ON BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND STORE ITEMS ON SHELF ONLY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, COUNTER AREAS, SINKS, ICE CREAM FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER EQUIPMENT AND IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE FLOOR IS DAMP FROM RAIN YESTERDAY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE TABLE TOP FRYER USED FOR FRYING CHICKEN. UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF WATTS TO FRYER UNIT. THERE IS A STRONG PRESENCE OF SMOKE IN THE AIR FROM THE FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND HAVE PRINTED OUT FOR REVIEW.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

7. Oct 31, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     GREASE TRAP NOT LOCATED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE GREASE TRAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     WOMENS RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.