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July 27, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN HOME PRODUCTION AREA (134.6F-147.7F) AND REAR WASHROOM (127.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT ADEQUATELEY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS FINAL RINSE 154.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
code 16
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN HOME PRODUCTION AREA, AND LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECYCLING DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED LIQUID FOOD WASTE SPILLS ON GROUND UNDER OUTSIDE TRASH COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER 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: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630686 ON 2-3-26 38-OBSERVED FRONT AND OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OVER 1" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.54-OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 3, 2026: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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