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Inspections

1. Jan 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     3-501.13: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND DOGS SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMP SINK AND FROZEN ITALIAN BEEF SITTING OUT ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     2-402.11: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13: 6-501.13: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     4-202.18: OBSERVED THE HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF SITE.

2. Jan 12, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND DOGS SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMP SINK AND FROZEN ITALIAN BEEF SITTING OUT ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: IN DISHWASHING/ MOP SINK, NEAR HOT WATER TANK, IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. THE SURFACES MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND: ON A LID OF A TUPPERWARE CONTAINER STORED ON A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, IN THE LOWER OPENING UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     4-202.18: OBSERVED THE HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF SITE.

   • Severity not stated

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 11/18/2025, REPORT #2627235. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

3. Nov 18, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMP'S INSIDE PREP COOLER: 10lbs OF COOKED STEAK AT 53.4F, 10lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.5F, AND 8lbs OF RAW CHIKEN TENDERS AT 50.1F. ALL ITEM DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL WEIGHT AT 28lbs AND COST AT $200. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMP SINK AND FROZEN ITALIAN BEEF SITTING OUT ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON PREP STATION AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

4. Feb 21, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

5. Feb 13, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE DR. PEPPER COOLER, ON THE WOODEN PALLET NEXT TO THE MOP SINK, AND ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACES OF THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 50F, BEEF AT 54-64F, CHEESE AT 55F, GYRO SAUCE AT 52F, CUT LETTUCE AT 51F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 48F, HOT DOGS AT 47F, AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE COLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO WORKING THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS. OBSERVED THE WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE 70F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER DISHWASHING AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598482 ON 8/2/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP TO PROTECT ALL OUTER OPENINGS. 57 - ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IN BECAUSE OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

7. Aug 2, 2024 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP TO PROTECT ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AROUND THE PREP AREA WHERE THE WATER PIPES AND WIRES ARE GOING INTO THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.