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1. Aug 12, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

2. Aug 10, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2640558 DATED 8/3/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. AT THE TIME OF THE REINSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA 59 - OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2629357 DATED 1/7/26; 36 - 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 40 - 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. 41 - 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 47 - 4-201.11 OBSERVED GASKET WORN ON

3. Aug 3, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2629357 DATED 1/7/26; 36 - 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 40 - 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. 41 - 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 47 - 4-201.11 OBSERVED GASKET WORN ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES. 53 - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

4. Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE AT THE BOTTOM, NO ICE WAS INSIDE OF THE MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PRIOR TO USE.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     3-304.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER STORED IN THE DRY FOOD CONTAINER (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-502.13 OBSERVED A SINGLE USE CONTAINER BEING STORED/USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-201.11 OBSERVED GASKET WORN ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. OBSERVED ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES AND WHEELS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REMOVING. ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BURIED MUST BE DISCARDED WHEN CORRECTED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE SPRAYER LOCATED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY.

5. Dec 17, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. IE... FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. IE... FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN RESTROOM, REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED A PAN OF FISH SUBMERGED IN STANDING WATER IN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FROZEN FOOD ITEMS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY REACH IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     DROPPINGS AND FLIES OBSERVED ON SITE. OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY AT FRONT STORAGE SHELVES APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DROPPINGS. OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY AROUND WATER HEATER IN REAR BACK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10-12 FLIES NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN, SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE. OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER FOR ALL UTENSILS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS THAT ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING IN FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD IN NEED OF REMOVING FROM ALL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES AND WHEELS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REMOVING. ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BURIED MUST BE DISCARDED WHEN CORRECTED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LARGE LEAK AT SPRAYER FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OUTSIDE WASTE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION ALL WASTE OIL CONTAINERS AND OTHER TRASH IS LOOSE IN STORAGE AREA. NO CONTAINER PROVIDED FOR ALL WASTE ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND FREE FROM LOOSE GARBAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED UNDER AND AROUND ALL FRYERS AND WATER HEATER. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE ANOUNTS OF GREASE AND REMOVE ALL GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

6. Sep 26, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE MAIN FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK FREEZER AROUND THE CONDENSER UNIT AND WALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK UNDERNEATH AND FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE THE OUTSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE CORRAL. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE DEEP FRYER WHEELS. TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.