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April 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED 2- BLENDER, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, CUPS AND SILVERWARE INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR RIGHT SIDE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP& TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL & SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MILK,LEAFY SPINACH,BEEF,ETC) FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:23 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS (BLENDERS, CUTTING BOARDS,CUPS,SPOONS,ETC)AT FRONT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK BY FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
food improperly labeled

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

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, VENTILATION DUCTING SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA ,DINING AREA,REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/9/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD & PAPER SUPPLIES IN ALL PREP AREAS FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING OPEN FOODS AND DRINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOP AND BOWL INSIDE OF A BULK BAG OF FOOD MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK AT SPRAYER FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS & TRASH SCATTERED ON GROUND,A BLACK PLASTIC BAG OF TRASH & A BOX ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST REMOVE ARTICLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA AT SERVICE COUNTER,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR LEFT SIDE PREP AREA OVER PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS & DUCTING SYSTEM IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. • MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR LEFT & RIGHT SIDE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2616362 4/24/25 NOT CORRECTED-#58-: 2-102.13 :STILL OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATION AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE FOR REVIEW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 24, 2025: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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