Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

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.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Found no Chicago cfm certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs food (i.e. Eggs, beef, etc.). Instructed to have a valid cfm certificate and manager on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

Previous core violation corrected

Found the core violations written on report #2639413 dated 07/06/2026 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: -38. Found the front door with 1/4"gap underneath making door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain. -55. Found the floors in the front/rear dish washing area warped/damaged. Instructed to replace floors so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain same. Water-stained ceiling tiles in the front/rear. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. -55. Found the floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment with a thick accumilation of dirt and debris build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Ceiling tiles and vents with a build up of dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain tiles and vents. -55. Found clutter in the rear. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize the area. Maintain same. -57. Found food handlers with no food handlers certiificates. Instructed all employees to obtain and maintain a valid certificate. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of Chicago food certificate when tcs foods are prepared and served (pork, chicken, steamed buns etc). Instructed managerment to have a ciy of Chicago food service manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Noted service prep cooler at the rear by the cooking stove at improper temperature of 59.2f. No tcs foods were stored inside cooler at the time of inspection. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted rear exit door not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Noted food containers stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler/freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

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

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

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

Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves inside the walk in cooler and rear storage area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

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

Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers and rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to clean and maintain floors especially along wall base at the rear, underneath the meat cooking oven with dirt and grime. Must also repair gracks on floor and coving of the same.

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.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed heavy grease and dust build up on ventilation filters at ventilation hood. Must clean and maintain.

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

No certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(ham, salmon). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued. Certified manager arrived on site at approximately 9:15 am.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods with no valid and original city of Chicago food service manager holder on site. Pic has reciept for reciporcity dated 9/25/2025 on site. Informed person in charge a valid and original city of Chicago food service certificate and its holder must remain posted on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted clutter in throughout facility. Instructed to remove all items unnecessary to business. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.

Allergen training as required

Observed no proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago cfm. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Found no city of Chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling tcs foods.(handles chicken,milk,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

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

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Found wiping cloths stored on the prep table and in a bucket with no water/sanitizer solution. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a bucket/container of sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

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.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods with no valid and original city of Chicago food service manager holder on site. Informed person in charge a valid and original city of Chicago food service certificate and its holder must remain posted on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Food obtained from approved source

Observed 9 containers of cake slices in display case for sale in the facility from an unknown unapproved source. Also noted 10 slices of cake in rear 2 door refrigerator without a business name and address of an approved facility. Instructed manager to discard and denature said items and to always purchase all food items from an approved source and approved facility. Manager discarded said items during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no current pest control logbook 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 logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Noted heavy encrusted grease build-up in compartments under fryers. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted floors around 3 compartment sink grease trap, west wall storage racks and rear storage area in need of cleaning. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

Allergen training as required

Observed no proof of allergen training for cfm. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Found no city of Chicago sanitation manager certificate.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

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

No employee health policy at premises.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-010.must provide.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

No vomit spill kit.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Found walk in cooler not operational.priority violation.no citation issued.must repair.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Found no metal stem thermometer.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Found no test strips for 3 compartment sink.prioirity foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Found 3 compartment sink not properly draining/backing up.priority violation.no citation issued.7-38-030c.must repair.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Found no mop sink with vacuum breaker at faucet.must provide.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

2-101.11 observed no certified food manager on site or valid documentation while (tcs foods) (deli meat sandwiches,pizzas etc.) are being prepared/served to the customers. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of Chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present while preparing handling and or serving (tcs foods).priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 observed grease trap underneath the 3-compartment sink was not properly installed. Instructed to correct plumbing issue and maintain.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage posted at front prep and washroom handwashing sinks. Instructed to post clearly visible signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed ant activity in facility. Observed approximately 20 ants crawling on floor near rear exit and equipment. Instructed to eliminate ant activity in facility and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 9/29/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no pest control log book on premises, containing record of visits, contract with licensed exterminator and copy of service ticket that sets forth the pest control company's Illinois department of health license number. Instructed to provide and maintain on premises pest control log book from licensed pest control company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

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

Observed aprons stored on hook outside of hot holding unit to the left of handwashing sink. Instructed to relocate aprons to prevent contamination from splashes from handwashing sink.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leaking faucet at one compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed debris on ground in enclosure for dumpsters. Instructed to remove debris from ground in enclosure for dumpsters, instructed an enclosure for refuse shall be maintained clean.

All food employees have food handler training

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

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.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

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

Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install handwashing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure in prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no thermometer in refrigerator. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometer inside refrigerator.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed over 30 mice droppings and live roach activity in prep and washroom area. 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 no pest control logbook available. Premises must be serviced by a licensed pest control operator and logbook available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

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

Observed raw wood shelving in prep area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood shelves to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no drainboard for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide drainboard for proper air drying of food equipment and utensils.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no utility sink on site. Instructed manager to provide utility sink for proper waste water disposal.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

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

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.

Personal cleanliness

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

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.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as: sandwiches and pastries. Must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

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

Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.

Allergen training as required

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Person in charge does not have a city of Chicago sanitation certificate or proof of enrollment. Priority foundation violation.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Must provide a metal stem thermometer to monitor all hot and cold food temperatures and deliveries.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No licensed pest control log book on premises with all required documentation including service report, copy of state license, written floor plan with list of chemical used. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must install splash guards between the three compartment sinks and the hand sink, water dispenser on the sink sides.----must move box freezer for frozen fruits away from the utulity mop sink.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Must install a one compartment prep/dump sink in the food preparation area.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed opening in middle of front entrance doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed live potted plant stored on windowsill behind three compartment sink. Instructed to remove live potted plant from windowsill behind three compartment sink to prevent contamination of food or equipment in three compartment sink. Observed no right splash guard on handwashing sink in prep area. Instructed to install right splash guard on handwashing sink in prep area to prevent contamination of prep surface to the right of handwashing sink.

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

Observed containers and bags stored on floor in small storage area in hallway between classrooms. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed low hot water pressure at right handwashing sink in student washroom in section with two toilets. Instructed to increase hot water pressure at right handwashing sink in section with two toilets and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed stained ceiling tiles in student washroom. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles in student washroom and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed two non working lights in prep area. Instructed to replace or repair non working lights in prep area to increase light intensity. Observed dimly lit student washroom. Instructed to increase light intensity in student washroom.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food (beef 156.9f) prepared and served. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand cleanser available at rear prep handsink during 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 drying provision available at front and rear handwashing sink, and handwashing sink in washroom during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain sanitary hand drying devices at all times for proper hand drying. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c). See above violation for citation.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed numerous flying insects in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Observed rust deposits on bottom of prep tables and foil lined shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all rust and foil on shelving units to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed water overflowing from base of toilet and drainline when toilet in use. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed toilet and handwashing sink in need of cleaning inside washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed outside garbage and waste grease area not clean maintained. Observed grease container not covered, grease spills on top of grease container, grease spills on ground, and excessive debris on ground around dumpsters. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed damaged floor tiles, missing outlet covers and missing and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

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.

Personal cleanliness

Found food handlers not wearing hair restraints while in the food prep area and/or while handling food. Instructed to have all entering/working in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no valid Chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to post valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed missing front and middle lids on outside garbage dumpsters. Instructed manager to replace all missing lids on dumpsters. All outside garbage dumpsters shall be covered with tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks in prep and serving areas. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.