Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed build up of mold like black substance on interior of ice machine. (ice used for human consumption) instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed basement exterior door not tight fitting. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain door tight fitting.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and unable to be closed. Instructed person in charge to maintain dumpster closed at all times for the prevention of pest harborage. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed debris on floor in basement area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed person in charge all food handler employees without manager certificate are required to obtain Illinois food handelr training.

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.

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.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

All food employees have food handler training

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

Previous core violation corrected

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

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings 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.

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.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

"observed facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate supplies that correspond with on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued."

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor behind bar area. Also observed 30 rat and 40 mouse droppings at rear storage area. Management 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 #7-38-020(a). 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.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

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

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 to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

No sanitizer on site. Instd to provide sanitizer and maintain on site at all time. Priority violation 7-38-005

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Coolers not on at this time. Instd to have on and at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No pest control logbook of proof of service on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Exposed water lines noted above prep area in basement instd to provide a proper ceiling that is smooth, even and easily cleanable and not exposed to water and sewer lines for possible contamination. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

No chemical test kit on site for sanitizer. Instd to obtain and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 priority foundation

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

No licensed commercial garbage dumpster on site. Instd to provide with tight fitting lids and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed loose handles on handsinks in staff first floor restroom and staff toilet room located in office. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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.

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.

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

Observed no proof of employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures not turning on at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed no mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle. Instructed to provide mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No pest control log book provided at the time of the inspection. Pest control log book must have record of visits with the vin number and a copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed one sink stopper for the three-compartment sink missing. Instructed to proivde and maintain.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no garbage receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Backflow prevention devices not located at both mop sinks. Must provide and make visible backflow prevention devices for both mop sinks.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Observed the following previous priority violation from report #2643711 dated on 10/05/26 not corrected-#10 observed no running hot water at 2nd floor prep area handwash sink, water temperature at 71.4 f. Instructed manager must provide running hot water at 2nd floor handwash sink, hot water temperature must reach a mininal 100.0 f. Priority violation 7-42-090. A reinspection will be made on 10/09/26 for violation #10. Daycare put on an alternative food source #26-018 due to non-compliance/priority violation observed during the inspection. Management instructed to provide prepackaged foods with single use utensils only until the premises has been reinspected.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed sausages held at an inadequate temperature of 49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10 pounds sausage ($30) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed more than 20 small flies and 1 live roach throughout facility including in bar area, kitchen prep area, basement, and dining room area. Instructed manager to eliminate pest activity. Pest contorl service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed more than 20 roach carcasses throughout facility including behind and underneath equipment in bar, prep areas, basement, inside the units underneath coolers, and in dish areas instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed employee toilet room sink with leak form bottom pipes whenever said sink is run. Instructed manager to repair sink.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no shelving inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

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

Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Observed ice buildup in prep freezer in seafood market. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain freezer.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no drainboard on rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to install drainboard for proper airdrying of food equipment and utensils.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing baseboards along walls, walls and floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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.

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.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed loose handles on handsinks in staff first floor restroom and staff toilet room located in office. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed sewage back up from floor drain in kitchen area when handsink is used. Gray water and debris is observed coming out of floor drain when sink is draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Hood vent filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to detail clean the dairy customer display coolers to remove stains/buildup debris and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Backflow prevention device not located at hose bib located at rear meat prep room. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed broken floor tiles in front of the 3-compartment sink located in the rear meat prep room.instructed to repair/replace and maintain. Instructed to detail clean upper corner walls of the rear meat prep room to remove stains/splashed debris and maintain.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2627481 dated:11/21/2025 #38---6-501.112: **c** removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests observed sticky traps filled with dead bugs stored on the ceilings throughout facility. Instructed to remove and replace. #48---4-301.12: **c** manual warewashing, sink compartment requirements obsevred facility missing 2 sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Instructed to comply and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued. (manager corrected issues).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15 observed 1" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.11 observed over 100 rat droppings on floor along walls and corners in prep, dishwashing, storage and in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to elevarte all food items six inches off floor.

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

4-101.19 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

4-602.13 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.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-302.11 observed no toilet tissue inside washroom. Toilet tissue shall be supplied at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.16 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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed unused equipment, crates, boards, outside. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

8-404.13 previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2643282 on 9-24-26:38-observed numerous flying insects in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 54- observed outside garbage and waste grease area not clean maintained. Observed garbage dumpsters and grease container not covered, grease spills on top of grease container, grease spills on ground, and excessive debris on ground around dumpsters. 60- previous core violations not corrected from report #2635631 on 4-24-26:39-observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.45-observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination. 47-observed condensation leaking inside front two door cooler and ice buildup inside freezers. Instructed manager to repair cooler and defrost freezers. 51-observed leaking drainpipes under front and rear handwashing sinks and 3-compartment sink. Observed loose handwashing sink in front prep area and inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 55-observed grease builudp and food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas. 57-observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training. Priority 7-42-090 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 and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no garbage containers with a covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employees washrooms. Must provide and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed black build up inside of ice machine in rear. Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violation not corrected from 12-22-2025, report #2628902. #55-noted excessive clutter in rear storage and unused equipment stored in dish area. Instructed to remove all items unnecessary to business. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is non-porous, smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. #56-noted blown lightbulb in employee washroom. Instructed to replace. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed no light in rear toilet room. Must provide adequate lighting.

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.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found top of stove not clean.must clean.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink at the front serving line with a slow drain. Also, found the food handler toilet room with no water at handwashing sink, due to being wating on being repaired. Observed a work order dated on 09/18/2026 regarding the mentioned toilet room. Instructed to repair slow drain and to restore water in mentioned toilet room.

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.

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.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-303.11---observed burnt-out light bulb for light fixture in the rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.