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February 10, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MISSING HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM MAKING MACHINES AND A MEAT SLICER ARE LOCATED AND FOODS PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND SUCH A PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: NOTED SEVERAL BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS STORED UNDER WATER PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FREEZERS OR PROPERLY ENCASE PIPING.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: NOTED SEVERAL COOKS ON COOK'S LINE PREPARING FOODS WITH UNPROTECTED BEARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED A KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN PREP SURFACE.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AND MAIN KITCHEN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE KITCHEN CABINETS OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINER UNDER COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARDS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. NEW HIRED EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS TO AQUIRE TRAINING.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-24-25 REPORT #2614376 NOT CORRECTED. #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BATHROOM TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS- #47-- OBSERVED TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COATINGS ON INTERIOR OF DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS ON PREP LINE (BOTH COOLERS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #56-- OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 3-24-25 REPORT #2614376 NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 24, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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