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July 23, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings4
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH SHRIMP IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISCARD SHRIMP AND MAINTAIN HANDSINKS CLEAR FOR USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PERSON IN CHARGE DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT A COST OF $20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION # 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved Thawing Methods UsedInspector note: OBSERVED SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD MAY ONLY BE THAWED IN PREP SINKS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN COLD HOLD UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on October 30, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 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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