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April 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: CONTROL OF HANDS AS A VEHICLE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE RUB HIS NOSE AND CONTINUE TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PICK UP A FOOD ITEM FROM THE FLOOR AND CONTINUE TO TOUCH A BOWL WITH A FOOD ITEM IN IT. CORRECTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED BOTH TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 FOR FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
code 8Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, ALL SHEVES INSIDE OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES TOPS AND BOTTOMS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, GARBAGE CONTAINERS, STEAMERS, FLOOR MIXERS AND MEAT SLICER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. CLEAN IN ALL PREP AREAS OF THE KITCHEN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TWO COMP SINK PIPE IN THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY (MOP) SINK IN THE KITCHEN CLOSET AREA.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. CLEAN FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WINDOW SILLS IN KITCHEN AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE HANGING FROM THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 5, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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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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