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October 30, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF DRINK PREP AREA. WERE THERE 3-PLASTIC DRINK DISPENSERS WITH LEMONADE, TEA, AND KOOL-AID, AND AN ICE BIN WITH ICE AND SEVERAL BOTTLES OF SPIRIT BLENDS? MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND TOWELS OR REMOVE DRINKS AND ICE FROM THE AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN A 1-DOOR REACH IN THE COOLER, SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-69.8F.1LBS. COOKED SHRIMP-56.1F.2LBS. LAMB CHOPS-59.0F.1.5LBS. COOKED CORN-45.7F..5LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS-46.6F..5LB.COOKED PASTA-48.2F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.15.5LBS.$100.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 46.8°F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AMONGST CLUTTER MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN MANNER.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT DRINK PREP AREA,MOP SINK CLOSET AND FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS, MOP SINK AREA,BASEMENT.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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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.