Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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.

Personal cleanliness

Observed food employee preparing food in rear prep area without effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination of food.

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.

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.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no written procedure posted or items outlined in the policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Intstructed to provide and maintain on site.priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the following hand sinks without hot water during the time of inspection. In use: front and basement prep areas. Both prep areas were in use at this time. Instructed to provide and maintain hot running water (100-120f) at all hand sinks as required for proper hand washing. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand-drying provision available at the handwashing sink located in the middle prep area during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand sanitizer available at the handsink located in the rear prep area while in use during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation consolidated with above violation.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed the following food items at improper temperatures during the time of inspection. Approximately 40 lbs ground beef, 10 lbs ground meat, 50 lbs chicken stew, 20 lbs rice,10 lbs beef all stored in cooling units in front and rear prep area. Noted temperature ranging from 49-66f at this time. Instructed to hold all tcs foods @41f and below at all times as required. All said food was voluntarily discarded by pic. Total cost: $400. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Observed parcha juice stored inside a premium dishliquid bucket and stored inside a 2-door cooling unit during the time of inspection. Per code, containers previously used to store posionous ot toxic materials may not be used to store or dispense food. Said juice was discarded at this time voluntarily. Instructed to store food in food-grade approved containers only. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed broken and or missing thermometers inside cooling units throughout prep areas. Instructed to provide and maintain

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 75 or more small black live flies flying throughout the basement prep area, standing on boxes containing produce, on stored kitchenware, on shelving units, on the surface of the walk-in cooler door, and on top of the prep table. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate small fly activity on premises and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Observdd cutting boards with deep cuts and dark grooves in prep area. Nstructed to replace and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed electrical outlets in front prep area, piping attached to and alongside hothold equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all accumulated grease and food debris to prevent pest harborage.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed handsink located in front prep water pooling onto the floor once turned on. Instructed to repair said sink and maintain in good condition to prevent pest harborage.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to remove all stacked and stored soiled unused equipment stored outside of backdoor leading to garbage receptacle area. Instructed to remove all unneccesary items to prevent pest harborage, must maintain premise.

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 and fish 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.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, citation issued.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is egffective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink at front prep area water temperature ranging from (72.3f-75.7f). Instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

Approved thawing methods used

Observed improper thawing being done on frozen beef.thawing must occur with food being placed in the walk in cooler over night, or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no thermometer inside the 3-door prep line refrigeration unit conspicuously posted 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 items(salt, sugar, flour etc).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 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 gap opening at bottom of the front entrance door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry 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.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit to test sanitizer concentration at the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and a chemical sanitizing test kit on the premises and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

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

Observed cutting boards on-site (equipment-mounted and freestanding) in poor repair, severe scoring on cutting surfaces. Instructed to resurface or replace cutting boards to eliminate deep scoring and maintain all cutting surfaces free from deep cuts, scoring, or other damage making effective sanitization difficult.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed interior nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment throughout facility to be soiled: interior cavity of deep fryer soiled with dried food debris and grease, surfaces beneath griddle at front service line soiled with dried food debris, interior of several cold-holding units in front and rear preparation areas soiled with dust debris and dried food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dust debris, dried food debris, grease, and other soils and maintain.

Allergen training as required

Observed city of Chicago certified food managers on-site missing allergen awareness training certificates available for inspector review at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all city of Chicago certified food managers with additional allergen awareness training and maintain certificate(s) on-site and available for inspector review at all times.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate during time of inspection while preparing and serving tcs foods (milk, eggs, hummus, quinoa). Instructed to provide at least one certificate holder on site while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observd internal panels of ice machine with accumulated build up of visible black and pink mold-like substance dripping onto ice used for human consumption. Instructed to remove buildup, clean and sanitize as required and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed approximately 1 quart oat milk, 1 quart half and half, 1 quart milk stored in self serve containers on rolling cart in dining area at improper temperatures during time of inspection. Noted temperature ranging between 50-53f. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @41f and below at all times. Pic discarded at this time. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Observed duct tape on wall near handsink in prep area, mending surfaces of bar and on handles of cooling units. Instructed to remove tape, repair surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable and in good condition

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed internal surfaces of sliding door cooling unit in bar in need of cleaning. Noted pooling of brown water and food debris floating throughout said unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed floor throughout prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all food debris behind ice machine, coffee equipment, cooling units and storage racks and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed closet containing speakers and other miscellaneus items stored improperly. Instructed to organize said space, remove uneccesary items and elevate items at least 6 inches off floor.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

2-501.11: observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to follow written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

All food employees have food handler training

At time of inspection facility provided no food handler training certificates for food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

Allergen training as required

At time of inspection facility provided no or expired allergen awareness training certificates for employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide valid proof of allergen training for all employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed packaged salsa displayed for sale in display cooler and not properly labeled with business name, address, ingredients, etc. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged food items displayed for customer service.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed over 100 rat droppings on floor under shelving units, along walls and in all corners in front and rear basement storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of door leading to outside walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler, freezer and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed debris on ground around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed unused articles and equipment stored outside. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed soiled mop head stored on floor. Instructed manager to properly hang mop to dry to prevent insect breeding.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a fly trap hanging by rear prep table. Must remove fly trap from prep area.

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.

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.

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.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed mold-like black substance on interior of ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. (ice not used for human consumption)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings scattered in the rear dry storage area under shelving and along wall in dish area under shelving and inside containers. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, clean and sanitize area and inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no current pest control logbook on premises. Instructed person in charge up to date log book with pest control company license as well as detailed service reports are required on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

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

Observed dishes stored in rear dish area not inverted. Instructed person in charge that all dishes not in use must be stored inverted for the prevention of contamination.

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

Observed table attached can opener with build up of grime and debris. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed build up of grime on cold hold units interiors and gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed build up of excessive grease and food debris on interior of fryer cabinets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed damaged faucet on 1-compartment sink. Observed loose knob on hand sink in rear dish area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed build up of grime along walls in rear storage rear and rear dish area. Observed excessive build up of grime in floor drain located at three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no soap at hand washing sink located at pizza prep area. Must provide soap at hand sink at all times for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee replenished soap at end of inspection.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed self closing device on toilet room door in rear is broken. Toilet room door must be self closing.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Summary report not posted from last inspection on 10-23-2023, report #2583821. Instructed to post recent summary report visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

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

Personal cleanliness

Found food handler and employees not wearing hair restraints while in the food prep area. Instructed to have all in the food prep area obtain and maintain wearing hair restraints while in the food prep area.

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 handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Handsink needed at new front bar that was added for new liquor license instructed to install and maintain. Bar not in use at this time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 no citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

All large bulk food containers in need of proper labeling. Instructed to correct and maintai

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

No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No complete pestcontrol logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide logbook and all current invoices. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) no citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No screens adequate screens availble on window at time of inspection. Instructed to have and maintain screen at all times

In-use utensils: properly stored

All cutting utensils must be stored properly when not in use or in use. Do not store cutting device between electical pipe and wall. Instructed to wash rinse and sanitize utensil and store in a clean safe place

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

New cutting board needed on reach in cooler at prep station. Instructed to replace and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease reside and food spills instructed to detail clean and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Interior of all reach in coolers 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 build up of grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 observed two food handlers handling food without proper hair/beard restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain in order to prevent possible contamination.

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.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with sanitizing solution.

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 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.

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.

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.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

No person in charge on site during inspection. Must have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. Person in charge arrived on site approximately 11:10 am.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(eggrolls, ham). Instructed that a city of Chicago certified food service sanitation manager must be on site during operating hours while tcs foods are prepared/handled, served and stored priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued. Cfm arrived on site approximately 11:10 am.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No soap available at hand washing sink located at coffee prep. Must provide soap at hand washing sink at all times for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee replenished soap during inspection.

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

Observed wet mop stored on floor in kitchen prep area. Must store inverted in mop sink area.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed extremely heavy grease spills on exterior of equipment and inside of cooking fryer in kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed clutter in the basement with boxes and unnecessary items stored on the floor. Must remove unnecessary items from premise.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide at all times.

Allergen training as required

Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified food managers on site at all times.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violation not corrected from 3-30-2026, report #2633231. #55--observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on walls in prep area and floors under cooking equipment at the grill/fryer area, in the kitchen/prep area and dish washing areas. Instructed to clean all mentioned areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

2-101.11 no city of Chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (beef, etc.) are being prepared and served to customers. Instructed person-in-charge that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificates as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-204.11---observed no handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed manager to install handwashing sink with hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels, and signage in rear prep/dishwashing area.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15--- observed rear exit door with gap opening approx. 1/4" at the bottom of said door.instructed to make the door tight-fitting all around the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-501.19---observed no self-closing door device on the washroom door.instructed to install a self-closing door device on said washroom door and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114---instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage area near the exit door and remove unnecessary articles/unused deep fryers etc.due to potential pest harborage and all other need items must be elevated from the floor to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13---observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees 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.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11: food handler observed with no hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

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.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed oyster bar high temperature dishmachine not maintained, final rinse at 150.0 f. Instructed manager must repair/replace oyster bar dishmachine, final rinse temperature must reach a minimal 180.0 f. Priority violation 7-38-025. Said high temperature dishmachine is tagged by cdph and cannot be used until repaired/replace and reinspected by cdph.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed slight pink build up inside bar gun holders. Must clean and maintain bar gun holders.

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

Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Ceiling fans in dining area in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Ceiling tiles in prep area in need of cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying them as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no reminder statement on menu. Instructed to add reminder statement to menu. Priority foundation violation

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area at improper ambient temperatures ranging between of 61.7-66.4f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tags placed on two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area. Priority violation

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed openings in middle of drive thru doors, middle of large rear exit doors on same side as drive thru, base of westside rear exit door and observed lower area of middle rear exit door damaged creating opening. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no barrier to prevent customers from entering into front food prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect front food prep area from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in middle prep area installed above one compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall paper towel dispenser so that it shall not contaminate food, utensils or equipment in one compartment sink in middle prep area.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no sanitizing solution test kit on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no hot and cold water pressure at utility sink. Instructed to restore hot and cold water pressure to utility sink. Observed leaking middle faucet at three comparment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drainpipe of wash compartment of three compartment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed no grease traps installed on two three compartment sinks in rear prep/dishwashing areas of facility. Instructed to install grease traps on two three compartment sinks in facility so that they shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed opening in rear of outside grease container lid. Instructed to replace outside grease container lid and maintain tight fitting lid on outside grease container. Priority foundation violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing ceiling vent covers on vent in front prep area above prep tables near cold holding units and in southside customer all gender washroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.