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May 29, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED NO DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINKS SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO THOSE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD DELIVERED AND SOLD. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED"
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AT OUTTERMOST METAL DOOR AND ENSURE INNER REAR DOOR CLOSES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. • NOTED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR AND UPSTAIRS (ATTIC) STORAGE AND SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ENCLOSED CASHIERS SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
code 38
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS. • NOTED TOILETROOM DOORS WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED UNEVEN FLOORING, HOLES IN WALL IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND COMMODE IN WASHROOM, OPENINGS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY: BATHROOMS, CASHIERS AREA, GROCERY ISLES AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE EVEN FLOORING AND CLOSE/SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN CEILING. • NOTED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED UNECESSARY ITEMS. PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 56

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Compared with Not Ready on May 8, 2026: 8 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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