Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13 observed no food handler's certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed the line cook without his allergen training as required. Instructed manager that all city certified manager must provide and maintain allergen training.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to detail clean and organize the rear south-west storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and all unused construction material stored in the rear closets must be removed from the premises and all other need items must be elevated from the floor and better maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing ceiling tile at rear storage area located in the west side infant classroom.instructed to provide and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed missing filters for the kitchen exhaust hood system and kitchen hood in need of a detail cleaning to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed burnt-out light bulb inside rear students classroom near the rear side exit door.instructed to provide light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers throughout the facility to remove accumulation of dusts 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).

Personal cleanliness

Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

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.

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

No signed employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Manager has a policy that was taped to a wall but no signatures indicated anyone has read and understood said policy. Instructed manager to provide a copy to each food handler to read and sign. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed 2 cooked pizzas sitting on counter that food handler said were for pizza slice sale. 1 cheese and 1 sausage pizza were at 72 degrees air temp. Both pizzas were discarded at this time. Instructed manager to have slices stored in hot holding cabinet. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

All bulk food containers must be cleaned covered and properly labeled with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain a complete logbook from pest control and have on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

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

Cutting board on reach in pizza prep cooler in need of replacing. Worn and discolored. Instructed to correct and maintain

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Chlorine test strips on site while using a quats sanitizer from unit installed on 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to obtain the correct strips to adequately measure quats sanitizer. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

All food prep tables and shelves in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors walls, and ceilings in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust dirt and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Found the lid of the ice machine behind the 1st fl bar area ajar. Instructed to keep lid closed when not in use to prevent any contamination. Maintain same.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Found the ice scoop in the bar area on the 1st fl stored on top of the bar. Instructed to store in ice handle up or in a clean bin/container. Maintain same.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found the interior of the ovens and fryers with grease and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain cooking equipment.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 00 ppm. Empty sanitizing container connected at the time of inspection. Manager replaced the sanitizer with a full container.priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Approved thawing methods used

Noted scallops in water inside container at the prep table thawing. Manager stated that the shrimp was defrosting. Discussed with management the different methods of defrosting food:- either under cold running water or inside the refrigeration unit. Product temperature was adequate at the time.

Food properly labeled; original container

Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units and walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and dry storage areas not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and bowls during storage to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted heavy dirt accumulation inside the floor drains underneath the cooking lines at the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted clutter at the coffee station of the dinning area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

Previous core violation corrected

Noted the following core violations 39, 47 with the rules numbers below from inspection #2622438 dated 8/19/2025 not corrected:- -39) 3-307.11 observed boxes of frozen pork in the walk-in freezer, and a container of raw beef in the walk-in cooler stored on the floor. Instructed to elevate food items at least six inches above the floor or provide additional shelving. -47) 4-501.11: observed torn gaskets on the inside of all cooler doors on the four door reach-in cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Instructed management that all the above violations must be corrected. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Observed open cup of ice and water stored on prep table next to sliced lettuce. Instructed to provide a closed beverage container to prevent possible contamination.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand cleanser available at handsink located in (in use) basement prep area during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain for proper handwashing as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued. Pic provided at this time.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed internal food contact surfaces of ice machine with visible black mold like build up on panels of equipment dripping onto ice used for human consutmption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 15 small black live flies in basement prep area on wall, cardboard boxes stored on shelving racks, 3 compartment sink faucet neck and on exterior surfaces of 2 door cooling units. Recommended to contact pest control for service, must eliminate live fly activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Observd cutting boards in 1st floor prep area with deep cuts are dark stains. Instructed to replace and maintain as required.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observd mops stored improperly inside mop buckets and soiled water inside utility closet. Instructed to hang dry to prohibit pest harborage.

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

4-204.18 large condensor unit in walk in prepared food cooler in need of repair leaking water. Instructed to correct and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b) all cooking equipment and storage shelves in hot foods kitchen in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 handwashing sinks in customer washrooms are slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.13 floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. Floors in hot food area in need of coving to seal any openings. Instructed to correct and maintain. Clean and sanitize all areas.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4-202.18 hood vent filters in prepared foods in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Pic has no Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to have a pic with a Chicago food sanitation certificate on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation citation written on violation #2

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Found no Chicago certified food manager (cfm) on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Dairy, chicken, pasta, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Found no paper towels at the hand-washing sink in the prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all hand-washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Found a leak at the base of the 3-compartment faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain good plumbing.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Found the trash receptacles in the women's toilet room in the lower level dining room area has no lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the walls and ledges in the prep area with spider webs, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ledges.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the ceiling in the prep area peeling/damaged. Instructed to fix and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no thermometer inside the small salsa refrigeration unit to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.

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).

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Instructed to properly store and invert clean pots/pans stored kitchen racks to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

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

Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to detail clean the top of the large kitchen oven, sides of hot cooking, food storage containers, storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler and exterior of the dishwashing machine, steam table, and deep fryer and maintain.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, short ribs, fish, and vegetables) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink in prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towels at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towels for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). See above.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the following sink not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at prep handsink (63f) instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Equipment must properly sanitize at a minimum of 50 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by Chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed self-serve ice machine located in dining area with a build-up of black slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Employee cleanened machine during inspection. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in kitchen and bar area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

Allergen training as required

Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

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.

Personal cleanliness

Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

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

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Observed open bait in rear grocery backroom. Instructed manager to remove all bait that is along the wall. Clean and sanitize the area. Only licensed pest control tech can put bait in a proper bait station. Manager began the clean up process. Priority 7-38-015 citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 70-80 rodent droppings in rear storage area, kitchen storage area, hot food area, and front check stands. Instructed manager to detail clean all areas to remove all droppings and sanitize all areas. Contact pest control for service priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Large condensor unit in walk in prepared food cooler in need of repair leaking water. Instructed to correct and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

All cooking equipment and storage shelves in hot foods kitchen in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Handwashing sinks in customer washrooms are slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. Floors in hot food area in need of coving to seal any openings. Instructed to correct and maintain. Clean and sanitize all areas.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Hood vent filters in prepared foods in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-202.12 (a) : still observed hot running water temperature at hand sink in women's toilet room reaching at 93.4f and then drop in temperature to 77.0f.must have hot running water at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6-301.14 : must provide hand washing sign at bar hand sinks.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

3-603.11 : observed no consumer advisory reminder asterisking the food items that can be cooked to order if consuming raw or under cooked on menu.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b) : observed right side salad prep cooler missing an internal thermometer must provide and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles,shakers,bulk).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 : observed evidence of appx. 10 or more live roaches crawling on floor and excessive amount of food debris build up under unused equipment and wheel bases and cords in rear unused prep area,in crevice at front bar counter.several dead roaches on floor under rear 3- compartment sink,soda caddy storage area,bar area.also,appx. 40 or more live small flies on glass bristle brushes,on upper walls, ceilings and shelving units in bar area,rear dish washing /prep areas.must remove dead roaches,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/22/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 : observed no pest control log book with receipts of service.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of rear door must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves and rolling carts.

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

4-501.12 : must repair or replace some worn,pitted and deep grooves on cutting boards.

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

4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on 1- door prep cooler in bar area.must remove foil lined on lower shelf of prep table to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Food properly labeled; original container

All foods not stored in the original container ie: oil in a spray bottle next to the grill, must be labeled with the product common name.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted approximately 50 to 75 small flies in all areas of the facility. In the front prep, rear prep, rear bread storage hallway and employee washroom. Instructed to eliminate all fly activity and recommend having the pest company treat facility specifically for flies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

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

To go food containers and bread designated for donation in the rear must be elevated from the floors. All stored items throughout the rear building mop sink and storage room must be elevated and organized.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving inside coolers.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Excessive grease dripping from the grease trap under the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Hole in the wall with the missing vent cover in the rear bread storage hallway. Instructed to replace. ---also missing ceiling tiles in the rear dry food storage room. Instructed to replace.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors throughout the rear building mop sink and storage room with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violation from report #2624013 on 9-18-25 not corrected. #51- observed coffee preparation area without a dump sink. A minimum of one sink supplied with hot and cold water under pressure that is used for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11(b-e) observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 observed food items stored in walk-in freezer and prep area uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of al of the reach in cold0holding units and reach in freezers. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found the main door with a 1/4" gap in between the double doors making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

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

Found the large can opener on the pre table with dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

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

Found the washbowls in the girls/boys 1st fl toilet rooms in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

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

: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout the basement storage areas and bread storage must be elevated from the floors.

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

: 4-202.16--- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the facility.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

: 5-205.15--- leak from a wall faucet into a bucket in the basement.--- leak under the basement bag in box soda dispensing system onto the floor.---leak under the basement three compartment sink into a bucket. Instructed to repair all.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

: 6-201.11--- noted dirty floor drain under the soda dispensing system in the dining room and the kitchen one compartment sink.----observed excessive black mold on the wall of the walk-in freezer and the exterior door and door handle of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain all. : 6-501.113--- soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility mop sink.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13---: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of Chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

Previous core violation corrected

8-404.13(b:4)--- previous core violations not corrected from report #2637159 on 5-20-26. #37- all bulk foods must be labeled with the product common name. #43-: ice scoop at the ice machine must be held in a clean container. #44- togo food containers must be stored inverted. #45- all stored items throughout the bar must be elevated from the floors. #47- missing door handle with exposed insulation on the cooks line drawer cooler. Instructed to replace. #49-: must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in the walk-in cooler. #51-: instructed to remove the attached hose at the faucet of the basement three compartment sink. #55- 6-201.11-- noted cracked and damaged floor tiles throughout the kitchen and tiles replaced with raw wood. Must replace broken/missing tiles with with smooth, cleanable and nonabsorbent material.---noted dirty floor drain under the bar three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.#55- 6-501.114-- all unused equipment throughout the premises must be removed to prevent pest harboring. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are prepared and served (chicken,beef etc). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation#7-38-012. Citation issued.

Hands clean & properly washed

Noted employee while wearing gloves and prepping went to the storage and picked up box of disposable bowls, then went back to the kitchen and continued prepping all without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with management that gloves must be changed and hands washed when moving from one area to another, opening the refrigeration unit, changing tasks, etc. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Noted a food cart and bread racks in front of the hand washing sink at the prep area blocking the hand wash sink. Instructed to have hand washing sink accessible at times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Noted no soap at the hand washing sinks of the prep area/dish washing area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Noted no paper towels at the hand washing sink of the prep area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Consolidated with the above violations.

Food properly labeled; original container

Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted the following:- -- 5 live roaches on floor around the prep area and unused equipment. 2 on prep cooler used for dry storage and 1 on floor under prep area hand wash sink. --over 50 flying insects on walls, ceiling, bread racks at the dry storage area, dining room and in cabinet under north side washroom hand sink. --over 75 mice droppings on floor along wall base and underneath equipment, especially at the dry storage area. --instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas and eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority violation#7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Live and dead cockroaches in glueboards. Must remove and replace glueboards.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Rear door propped open to the outside with a screen door, with large sections of the screen torn or missing. Must repair screen.

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

Noted ice build up inside the upright freezer on shelves. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

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

4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout the basement storage areas and bread storage must be elevated from the floors.

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

: 4-202.16--- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the facility.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15--- leak from a wall faucet into a bucket in the basement.--- leak under the basement bag in box soda dispensing system onto the floor.---leak under the basement three compartment sink into a bucket. Instructed to repair all.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

: 6-201.11--- noted dirty floor drain under the soda dispensing system in the dining room and the kitchen one compartment sink.----observed excessive black mold on the wall of the walk-in freezer and the exterior door and door handle of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain all. : 6-501.113--- soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility mop sink.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13---: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of Chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Previous priority foundation violation #38 not corrected. Observed approximately over 100 small flies throughout the bar area and 30 to 50 throughout the basement onion storage and three compartment area. One live roach seen on the wall at the bar. Last pest service report dated 8-28-26 from men in black did not treat for fly activity only roach and rodent. No pest treatment since that report. Instructed to have the pest control treat establishment for flies and roaches. Instructed to eliminated all fly and roach activity. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Previous core violation corrected

: 8-404.13(b:4)--- previous core violations not corrected from report #2637159 on 5-20-26. #37- all bulk foods must be labeled with the product common name. #43-: ice scoop at the ice machine must be held in a clean container. #44- togo food containers must be stored inverted. #45- all stored items throughout the bar must be elevated from the floors. #47- missing door handle with exposed insulation on the cooks line drawer cooler. Instructed to replace. #49-: must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in the walk-in cooler. #51-: instructed to remove the attached hose at the faucet of the basement three compartment sink. #55- 6-201.11-- noted cracked and damaged floor tiles throughout the kitchen and tiles replaced with raw wood. Must replace broken/missing tiles with with smooth, cleanable and nonabsorbent material.---noted dirty floor drain under the bar three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.#55- 6-501.114-- all unused equipment throughout the premises must be removed to prevent pest harboring. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the upright refrigerator to be improper: beef at 53f and fish at 51f and chicken at 50f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $100.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 50f of upright combined cold-hold/freezer unit. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and at freezing temperatures of and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food items stored in walk-in freezer and prep area uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of al of the reach in cold0holding units and reach in freezers. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

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

Cutting boards in need of replacing instructed to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Interior and ec=xterior of cooking equipment and reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Personal cleanliness

Observed employee preparing and serving food on the kitchen food preparatiion area. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine located in the front food preparation area. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Backflow prevention device not located at the ice machine located in front prep area. Must install so that can be located to be serviced and maintained.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed the unisex employees washroom door at the rear food preparation area not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closing door device at the door and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in the front dining area, front and rear food preparation area.must repair/replace and maintain. Observed opening into ceiling above rear food storage shelving and around pipes behind front food preparation area. Must seal all openings and maintain at all times.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed accumulation of grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Found tcs foods at improper temperatures. 2 large boxes (approximately 40lbs valued at approximately $60) of cooked chicken at 68.6f-78.8f stored inside of the walk in cooler. Pic denatured and discarded of product. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Found raw/cooked tcs foods stored in plastic bags sitting in old chicken boxes inside the walk in cooler/freezer instructed to not reuse boxes and bags and store in food gradeable containers that can be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. Product were discarded, see violation #33.

Personal cleanliness

Found food handler in food prep area and handling food with no hair restraint. Instructed to have all in the food prep area wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found water-stained and missing ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Found the lighting in the toilet room to be very dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting per city code and maintain.

Previous core violation corrected

Found the following core violations from report #2633594, dated 4/7/2026 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -37. Spices out of the original packaging in containers located by the wok cooking station. Instructed to label all spices that are out of the original packaging. -47. Cutting board on top of the prep cooler has deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to either sand or replace cutting board to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface. -47. Storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust or replace racks. Must maintain a smooth, easily cleanable and rust-free surface. -55. Floors under the fryers, sinks, storage racks and coolers with a build up of grease, food, dirt, droppings and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -walls and ceiling with grease, food, dirt and stains in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ceilings throughout. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued