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1. Aug 31, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Aug 3, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2640181 ON 7-27-26:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630686 ON 2-3-26 38-OBSERVED FRONT AND OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OVER 1" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

3. Jul 27, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN HOME PRODUCTION AREA (134.6F-147.7F) AND REAR WASHROOM (127.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT ADEQUATELEY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS FINAL RINSE 154.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN HOME PRODUCTION AREA, AND LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECYCLING DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED LIQUID FOOD WASTE SPILLS ON GROUND UNDER OUTSIDE TRASH COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630686 ON 2-3-26 38-OBSERVED FRONT AND OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OVER 1" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.54-OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

4. Feb 3, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FRONT AND OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OVER 1" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HAND DRYER NOT OPERABLE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jul 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SINK IN COOKING ROOM SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TOILET FIXTURE WITH BUILDUP OF GRIME IN DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND TOILET IN DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALSO MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENT IN DOCK BATHROOM WITH BUILDUP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. May 22, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED EQUIPMENT/ KITCHENWARE NOT PROPERLY AIR DRIED BEFORE STORAGE ON SHELVING RACKS IN DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSARY WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL RESIDUES ON SURFACES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. NOTED WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE AND DIRT BUILT ON WALLS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN BETWEEN PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SOILED DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

7. Nov 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINKS AT THE FOLLOWING TO BE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 80.F-89.9F; TWO HANDSINKS IN FRONT OF COMMISSARY AREA AND COMMISARY HANDSINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COMMISSARY BY THE DISH AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO IT LEAKING ON FOOD PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)MANAGEMENT FIXED THE LEAK WHILE I WAS WORKING ON MY REPORT. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

8. Nov 13, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Nov 3, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT COMMISSARY PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 128.2F TO 135F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN HOT PREP AND COMISSARY AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

10. Nov 7, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Sep 8, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINKS AT THE FOLLOWING TO BE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 86.F-89.9F; MEN'S OFFICE RESTROOM HANDSINK, HANDSINKS IN COLD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION IN SANITIZING COMPARTMENT, (READING OF 0). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST BE USED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DURING MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK AT BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN JANITORIAL/DRY STORAGE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

12. Jun 6, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR ON ONE SIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVING ALONG THE WALL TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR.