Personal cleanliness

Approved thawing methods used

3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a build up of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak in the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

See #59

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Observed continued non-compliance from report#2643736 dated on 10/05/2026 not corrected as follows: #51:5-205.15(a): observed the handwashing sink in the front prep area filled with wastewater and unable to drain. Instructed to repair the sink so that it can drain. Priority violation 7-42-090, citation issued

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while preparing and serving tcs foods (milk, spinach quiche, tuna). Instructed to provide and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink inaccessible during time of inspection. Noted handsink being used for rinsing, dumping and storing milk frothing pitchers during time of inspection. Instructed to use handwashing sink for handwashing only as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 30 or more small black live flies flying throughout the premises, on boxes containing materials in the dishwashing area, on walls, on countertops in the front and rear prep areas, and on exterior surfaces of cake and cookie holders on display. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on premises and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Observed single service cups wrapped in palstic stored on floor in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving and store at least 6 inches off floor.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed all equipment throughout prep areas in need of cleaning (sandwich press, interior and exterior of refrigerator and freezer, shelving units, under all coffee equipment and storage space in dishwashing area. Instructed to remove food debris , clean and sanitize.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed items stored on floor throughout dishwashing space, hallwasy leading o main prep area and inside utility room. Instructed to organize, remove items from inside mop sink in order to access for use. Must maintain premise.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to increase and maintain

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no proof of food handlers' certification. During time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review.

Previous core violation corrected

Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2625668 on 10/21/25. They are as follows: 4-204.112(b) 01/21/2026 no thermometer provided in main prep kitchen refrigerator; instructed to provide. 6-101.11 01/21/2026 wall behind prep table at rear prep kitchen is not smooth or easily cleanable; instructed to provide a smooth, durable, easily cleanable surface. 2-102.13 10/21/2025 manager needs to obtain allergen training certification instructed to correct violations as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hand soap dispenser in poor condition in the rear food prep/dishwashing area.instructed to provide and maintain adequate hand soap dispensers as required.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed cooked chicken wings at improper temperatures of 80.8f on top of the prep table covered with sheet pan next to the deep fryers. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10# of food worth $100.00. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item(salt, sugar, flour etc).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with a complete contents ( contract/service agreement, service report,copy of the idph license, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidencde of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 50 rodent rat droppings on the floor under and around cluttered rear storage areas and on floor southwest corner of the kitchen behind the ovens.instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), interior/exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipments, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units, kitchen storage racks, behind front service counters and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom. Must provide.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no outside commercial garbage dumpster for the premises.instructed to provide a commercial disposal contract service for the premises and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b), citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed large black waste/ and non-potable water) pipes located directly above food preparation area (juicing, bakery, open bottles) located in basement. Instructed to provide an approved enclosure of piping to prevent possible forms of contamination to food contact surfaces. Must maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) observed all equipment stored in 1st floor prep as well as basement prep in need of cleaning. Noted dried food splatter on walls, cooling units, exterior surfaces of equipment, shelving units, inside and alongside frying and grill equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.11 observed outside grease receptacle in need of cleaning. Noted grease build up on surfaces of said receptacle. Instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed items stored improperly on basement floors throughout storage spaces. Insturcted to organize, remove unnecesary items and elevate at least 6 inches off floor in order to prevent hiding space for pest. Must maintain premise.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14 observed all vents in ceiling 1st floor prep area as well as ventilation hood with accumulated dust and dirt debris. Instucted to clean and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting in basement pastry and prep area. Instructed to increase.

Food properly labeled; original container

Found condiment squeeze bottles at the cooking equipment with different liquid substances and is not identified. Instructed to label bottles and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found 60 live small flies in the side storage area on the walls, ceiling, shelving, containers and stock. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean the affected areas and call pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with dirt, dust, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the pictures on the walls, the walls, ceiling and lightshields with dirt, dust, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. -floors in the corners, under/around the cooking equipment and in the side storage area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the customer's waiting and side storage area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles. Maintain same.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Found the lighting in the side storage area to be very dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting per city code and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage at front and rear food prep areas and inside the washrooms.instructed to provide and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice machine, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintained.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed stained cutting boards in the front sushi prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler located directly across the hand sink at front sushi prep area.instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to clean the following equipments and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), storage shelves at front sushi prep area, and shelves inside of refrigeration units and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom. Must provide.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, around dish machine, rear dry storage areas, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, and dirt buildup.instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times. Instructed to detail clean the walls and ceilings along the east-side customer seating areas to remove accumulation of hanging dusts and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed expired food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13---instructed to detail clean the front window ledge at front customer area to remove litter debris and dead fly and better maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12---observed dirty floors underneath the dry storage racks storing large dry bulk containers.instructed to clean floors in detail and maintain.

Approved thawing methods used

3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a build up of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15(a): observed the handwashing sink in the front prep/dishwashing area filled with wastewater and unable to drain. Instructed to repair the sink so that it can drain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

3-comp sink is too small to fit all utensils that are used in cooking, instructed to obtain smaller utensils that can be immersed in sanitized solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): observed prepackaged slices of tres leches cake in the refrigerator near the front prep area with no food label. Instructed manager to provide the common name of the food, a list of ingredients; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12: observed squirt bottles and seasoning shakers not labeled in the front food prep area. Instructed to label all food items not in it original food container.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-307.11: observed a bulk container of diced tomatoes in the three-door cooler with a bowl being used to transfer the food item. Instructed to provide an utensil with a handle to transfer the food item

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

2-101.11: observed a food manager certificate from the always food safe company with examination date of 1-13-2025. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times with the original city of Chicago food service manager certificate, while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer in the mini refrigerator closest to the register. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-307.11: observed ice container at front serving line not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover to prevent potential contamiantion.

Approved thawing methods used

3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111: observed approximately 6 big flies. Instructed to eliminate fly activity and clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a build up of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed the handwashing sink in the front prep/dishwashing area filled with wastewater and unable to drain. Instructed to repair the sink so that it can drain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.

Proper date marking and disposition

No date markings for several cooked food items (chicken ) held in walk-in cooler, instructed manager to provide discard date to all tcs foods held for more than 24hr in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Food properly labeled; original container

No label provided for bulk food containers (sugar)at pastry station, instructed to label and maintain.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Customers bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor where customers enter rear stock room to reach restroom, instructed to block customers from reaching food in stock room.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Storing mops and brooms in food prep areas, instructed keep away to prevent cross contamination.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Pooling water and dirt noted in walk-in cooler ceiling light fixture, instructed to clean and maintain.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Found the outer thermometer on the walk in cooler not working properly. Instructed to either have it fixed or place a thermometer inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same.

Food properly labeled; original container

Found the plastic condiment bottles on top of the cooking equipment in the rear prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Found the storage racks next to the rear reach in coolers with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a rust-free surface.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found the interior of the fryers with charred materials on the surface. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryers.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found broken floor tiles in front of the 3-compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to fix and/or replace broken floor tiles. Maintain same.

All food employees have food handler training

Found food handlers on site with no proof that they met the food handler requirements. Instructed to have employees obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection certificate while preparing and serving tcs foods, sliced deli meat, milk, sweet potato, chicken,sliced tomato. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one certificate holder on premise while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Observed employee coffee stored on prep table in basement without covering and strawe inside. Instructed to provide closed beverage in order to prevent contamination.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed internal white panel of ice machine with black and pink mold like build up on food contact surface and dripping on to ice used for human consumption. Instructed clean and sanitize equipment and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP

Observed no HACCP plan approval on premise for fermenting approximately 50 lbs tcs food (sauerkraut) stored in basement on shelving rack next to baking ingredients as well as walk in cooler during time of inspection. A total value of $65 per pic. Instructed to submit HACCP plan/variance request to prepare on site. Said food was discarded at this time. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Observed no variance documentation on site for fermentation as required by cdph. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Please see above violation for citation information.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 28 small rodent droppings scattered on floor and on top of cardboard boxes containing restaurant supplies in storage area connected to pastry prep and liquor storage.instructed to contact pest control for additional service, remove droppings, clean and sanitize said space. Must eliminate pest activity on premise.priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed all equipment stored in 1st floor prep as well as basement prep in need of cleaning. Noted dried food splatter on walls, cooling units, exterior surfaces of equipment, shelving units, inside and alongside frying and grill equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed outside grease receptacle in need of cleaning. Noted grease build up on surfaces of said receptacle. Instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed floors throughout 1st floor prep/basement prep behind all prep tables, cooling units and heavy grill/frying equipment and inside floor drains in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all food debris, organic matter and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed items stored improperly on basement floors throughout storage spaces. Insturcted to organize, remove unnecesary items and elevate at least 6 inches off floor in order to prevent hiding space for pest. Must maintain premise.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed inadequate lighting in basement pastry and prep area. Instructed to increase.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Weak hot water pressure at front hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Cooler thermometers placed in the back at coldest part of cooler, instructed to keep in front at warmest part where it is easy to view.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Outside dumpsters covers wide open, trash stacked high above dumpster doors. Instructed to keep lids down to prevent rodents harborage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the ceiling tiles and vents in the prep area with stains, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain tiles and vents

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Found the toilet room with poor lighting. Instructed to provide adequate lighting per city code and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Back door not rodent proofed, gaps noted all around, instructed to repair and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Using tin cans to heat up food in, instructed to use proper container for food reheating.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

3-comp sink not maintained, a hole noted at the side of right compartment. Using caulk to seal cracks, instructed to replace sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

No sanitizer test strips for chlorine on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Prep tables and interior of cooler not clean, dirt and food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Out side garbage not maintained, garbage receptacles not covered, trash on the ground , instructed to keep lids down and maintain surrounding dumpster area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Ceiling in poor repair, damaged sections, instructed to repair and maintain.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (chicken, beef and shrimp) without original city of Chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of Chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed the following food not meeting the required temperature of 135f degrees or above in the designated hot-holding unit: empanada (filled with chicken, palm heart, and shrimp) at 78.8f and coxao (stuffed pear with chicken, shrimp, and beef at 78.9f) etc. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 3 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no commercial dumpster on site facility using residential receptacles. Instructed to provide a contract and dumpster with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed clutter stored on in basement storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

Allergen training as required

Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of Chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Observed no inspection report#2634965 summary from 04/14/2026 posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: fried egg at 44.6f and sliced tomato 46.8f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 5 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted reach in prep cooler to be at improper at 51.2f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed cup rinser in front prep out of order instructed to repair and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed holes in hvac room/ closet. Instructed to repair, and seal hole and maintain.

Allergen training as required

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Found the person in charge (pic) had no Chicago certified food manager's (cfm) certificate. Instructed to have all pics obtain and maintain a valid cfm certificate. Citation combined with violation #2.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Found no Chicago cfm on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Beef, chicken, rice/beans, mac n cheese, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

Found the outer thermometer on the walk in cooler not working properly. Instructed to either have it fixed or place a thermometer inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same.

Food properly labeled; original container

Found the plastic condiment bottles on top of the cooking equipment in the rear prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Found the storage racks next to the rear reach in coolers with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a rust-free surface.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found the interior of the fryers with charred materials on the surface. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryers.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found broken floor tiles in front of the 3-compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to fix and/or replace broken floor tiles. Maintain same.

All food employees have food handler training

Found food handlers on site with no proof that they met the food handler requirements. Instructed to have employees obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.

Previous core violation corrected

Found the previous core violations from report #2630089, dated 01/21/2026 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -37. The labeling on the rear bulk ingredient containers is faded. Instructed to relabel containers and maintain. -38. Rear exit door with a 1/4 - 1/2" gap underneath making door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof rear door and maintain. -40. Male food handler with a beard and no beard restraint. Instructed to wear a beard restraint while in the food prep area and/or when handling food. Maintain same. -47. Can openers with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain can openers. -47. Rubber gaskets on rear produce 2-door refrigerator is in poor repair. Instructed to replace rubber gaskets and maintain. -55. Water-stained ceiling tiles in prep and toilet rooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink in restroom at improper hot water temperature of 81.1f. Instructed person in charge to restore hot water to minimum of 100f and maintain at all times. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.hot water restored during inspection by owner.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed three door cooler with torn gasket. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed grease build up of filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.