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Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 28, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Oct 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. May 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE MOPSINK AND HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

4. Aug 22, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. May 18, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE EAST END CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     4-301.16 OBSERVED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

6. May 13, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. FACILITY ONLY PROVIDED A COPY DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT CONNECTED AND NOT ABLE TO TURN ON TO SHOW ADEQUATE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING METHODS AND MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT A PROPER HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE EAST END CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-302.14 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HOT WATER TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.