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March 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST ADJUST 1ST SINK FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING. • MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGG SANDWICHES,MILK,WRAPS,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:46 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE EMPLOYEE OBSERVED HIM MOPPING THE FLOOR AND THEN WENT TO ALL COOLERS AND OPENED DOORS CHECKING INVENTORY AND THEN GOT FOOD PRODUCT FROM COOLER,THEN HANDLED SANITIZING CLOTHS AND WIPED DOWN SURFACES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 8Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASE OF FRONT 1- DOOR SANDWICH COOLER,UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER INSIDE OF CREVICE NEXT TO COFFEE MACHINE AND ON UPPER WALL AT CONDIMENT STATION IN DINING AREA AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN STORAGE CABINETS.ALSO 3- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS IN DINING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/19/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 1- DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,STORAGE CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF COFFEE MACHINES.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DUMPSINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND ALL OTHER WALLS THAT HAVE GAPS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY POINTS. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANEL AND WALL OVER REAR COOLER NEXT TO OFFICE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2609018 12/12/24 NOT CORRECTED#47-4-501.11 : OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 12, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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