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March 4, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

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 WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (FISH 141.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. • OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625051 ON 10-8-25:57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE STAFF COMPLETE THE TRAININGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 8, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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