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1. Oct 15, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM AND AT THE KITCHEN AREA HAND WASH SINK(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLERS NEAR THE FRONT ENTRQNCE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS ONLY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19 OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FROM EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION/CERTIFICATE(S).

2. Oct 8, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE(S) WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM AND AT THE KITCHEN AREA HAND WASH SINK(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLERS NEAR THE FRONT ENTRQNCE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS ONLY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FROM EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED TO PROVIDE TO ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION/CERTIFICATE(S).

3. Jul 23, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

4. Jul 21, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON SITE. PREMISES PLANS ON SLICING AND REPACKAGING VARIETY OF MELONS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INSTD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     2-102.14(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     PREMISES REMOVED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO RE INSTALL HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH (100F-120F). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

5. Jul 10, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON SITE. PREMISES PLANS ON SLICING AND REPACKAGING VARIETY OF MELONS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INSTD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NO REFRIGERATION ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AND ABLE TO VERIFY 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NO BARRIER INBETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND ATTACHED GREASE INTERCEPTOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

   • Severity not stated

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES, 82.1F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     RAW CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH FLOOR SO AS TO BE NON ABSORBANT, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MISSING WALL COVING THROIGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION