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February 25, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN RAW MEAT (BEEF, PORK) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND LEDGES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOMS, ON FLOOR NEAR BREAD AND ON DISPLAY SHELVES NEAR RICE AND CORN MEAL IN SALES AREA. OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER STAIRWAY IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE MEAT TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 45
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, RACKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CHECKSTANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK CLOGGED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL LIDS ON DUMPSTER, 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 SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS. • OBSERVED EGGS STORED ABOVE LOAD LIMIT IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO OVERLOAD COOLER TO PROVIDE PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 27, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.