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Inspections

1. Mar 17, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

2. Mar 13, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS MILK). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ORANGE HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 84.595.3F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

3. Jan 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS SET UP AT PRODUCE PREP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE DISPENSERS OR PLACE SIGNAGE INDICATING NO HANDWASHING IS ALLOWED AT THIS SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AROUND VENT ABOVE PREP FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

4. Jan 8, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

5. Oct 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Dec 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE COOKING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND MACARONI AND CHEESE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREP SINK IN KITCHEN. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

7. Aug 10, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Aug 3, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK NEXT TO LAUNDRY MACHINE. (PREMISE HAS 2 MOPSINK).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2463943 ISSUED 0N 12-18-20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 #51 - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE LAUNDRY/UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ITEMS/SUPPLIES OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AT FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

9. Dec 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE LAUNDRY/UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ITEMS/SUPPLIES OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AT FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

10. Sep 23, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Sep 16, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

12. Oct 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      30304.14- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-2024.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.

13. Jul 24, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Jun 20, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      Above had no proof of pest control service, pest control log book, must provide proof of pest control service, and pest control log book in order to pass license inspection. Found observed entrance/exit door of boiler room not rodent proofed, door had gaps on bottom, and corner of door ranging from 1/4 inch, to I 1/2 inch, must rodent proofed door in order to pass license inspection. No citation issued due to license inspection.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      Above had no proof of garbage disposal/service, must provided proof of garbage disposal/service in order to pass license inspection. No citation issued due to license inspection.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Must provide drain board to 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Must provide proof for food handlers training for employee's.