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May 7, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF NEAR 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, ALSO EVIDENCE OF 2-LIVE ROACHES ON WHEEL BASE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/7/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM AROUND REAR HAND SINK. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER. • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,COOLERS,FREEZERS,SERVICE COUNTER & DRY FOOD SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & STORAGE AREAS. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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Compared with Pass on January 29, 2024: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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