Food separated and protected

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

Cutting board at front prep area with dark stains. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times.

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

Cardboard being used as a means of elevation underneath cutting board. Instd to remove cardboard so as surface to be non-porous, even, and easily cleanable

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Faucet base and handles of handwash sink in front prep area not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Heavy black substance/debris on floors in front and underneath prep coolers and underneath 3-compartment sink. Instd to detail clean floors through out and maintain free of black substance/debris

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Pic does not have sanitation certificate on site.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed facility without original city of Chicago food service sanitation manager and certificate on site or posted while serving menu items (salads, sandwiches, eggs, etc). Informed person in charge an original city of Chicago sanitation certificat must remain posted with certified manager on site during temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are prepared, cooking, and serving during operating hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage at front hand sink. Instructed to provide. Cos

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed no date marking for ready to eat foods, cooked yellow rice, prepackaged roasted potatoes with meat kabobs, and tabouleh salad held inside of 2-door refrigerator. Ready to eat foods must have a date marking system held for a maximum of 7 days. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed no allergen awareness label on cheese and broccoli salad and for roasted carrot and pistachio dip. Instructed the manager to provide the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in food item. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed an appx. "3/4" opening in corner of back exit door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Instructed to provide.

Personal cleanliness

Observed food handler without hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed wall above 3-compartment sink with chipping paint. Must replaster wall and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed missing food handlers for employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Previous core violation corrected

5-203.13--- no access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility. 4-301.16 6-201.11--- noted raw wodden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all needed items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.

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

No employee health policies on premises as required; instructed to provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No handwashing signs at exposed handwashing sinks or in washrooms; instructed to provide and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Found no handwashing sink behind bar to wash hands; instructed to install with hot and cold running water, soap and hand drying device/towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found the outer doors not rodent proofed as required; instructed to rodent proof outer doors leading to market area and front entrance from parking lot.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed ice machines in grill areas/ grill city with black slimy substance built up on interior. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed interior of dish machine with heavy soil and debris build up in grill city area. Instructed maanger to clean the interior of dish machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed chlorine dish machine providing a final chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0ppm. Instructed manager to ensure that chlorine dish machine provides a minimum final chlorine sanitizer concentration of 50 ppm. Dish machine tagged. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed 3 compartment sink in dish area with broken sanitizer dispenser. When turned on dispenser leaks and provides a quat sanitizer solution of 0ppm. Instructed manager to repair sanitizer dispenser. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation consolidated.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Observed floor cleaner hooked up to dish sanitizer line in grill city 3 compartment sink. Employee was utilizing floor cleaner as sanitizer for dishes. Instructed maanger to ensure all chemicals are used according to manufacterer's instruction and in a way that does not create a hazzard for employees or others. Manager disconnected floor cleaner and washed rinsed and sanitized sink as well as all dishes that were washed using floor cleaner. Priority violation 7-38-015 citation issued.

Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP

Observed vacuum packaging machine on site with no HACCP plan. Instructed maanger to provide HACCP plan for vacuum packaging machine. Vacuum packaging machine tagged. Priority foudnation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Observed vacuum packaging machine on site with no variance. Instructed manager to provide variance for vacuum packaging machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 4 live roaches on site in the following areas: in grill city area directly underneath the hot holding unit where food served directly to customers is sold, behind griddle area, behind prep cooler, and in dish area. Instructed manager to eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed the corpses of roaches smashed against the wall near the dish machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed tongs in self service raw fish buffett to be knocked over with handles touch raw fish. Instructed manager to ensure tongs are stored in a way to prevent cross contamination.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed racks throughout various walk in coolers with debris build up. Instructed maanger to ensure all racks are cleaned.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed again prepared and pre-packaged to go cups of tcs mayonnaise based sauces being held in containers on the prep area table at an improper temperature of 74.1f. Bulk mayonnaise container states refrigerate after opening. Also observed tcs foods throughout the cooks line cooler being held at improper temperatures. White cheese at 47.3f, eggsa at 67.6f, cole slaw at 48f, and sliced tomatoes at 49.1f. All discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Noted the above mentioned cooks line cooler unable to maintain adequate temperature. Ambient temperature at 49.2f with foods such as eggs at 67.6f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, maintains a temperature of 41f or below and c.d.p.h contacted for tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately over 200 small flies throughout the bar area and 50 to 100 throughout the basement onion storage and three compartment area. One live roach seen in the door threshold of the basement unused walk-in cooler used for bread storage. Last pest service report dated 8-28-26 from men in black did not treat for fly activity only roach and rodent. Recommend having pest control treat establishment for flies. Instructed to eliminated all fly and roach activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Wet wiping cloths at the bar must be either properly stored with soiled linens or stored in a container with a sanitizing solution if in use.

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

All stored items throughout the basement storage areas and bread storage must be elevated from the floors.

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

Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the facility.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility mop sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted dirty floor drain under the soda dispensing system in the dining room and the kitchen one compartment sink.----observed excessive black mold on the wall of the walk-in freezer and the exterior door and door handle of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Allergen training as required

No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of Chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

Previous core violation corrected

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival nor a certificate posted on site. Certified food manager arrived on site approximately 35 minutes after inspection began. Instructed manager to ensure a city of Chicago certified food manager is on site at all times and that a certificate is posted at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

Hands clean & properly washed

Observed food employee wipe nose with tissue and proceed to throw tissue away and not wash hands. Instructed manager to ensure employees wash hands at appropriate times to prevent cross contamination. Employee washed hands. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towels at 3 of 4 hand washing sinks in facility. Instructed manager to provide paper towels to all hand washing sinks. Manager provided towels at hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed 3 of 4 hand washing sinks in facility blocked by items stored in or in front of sinks. Instructed manager to ensure no items are stored in or in front of hand washing sinks and that all hand washing sinks are easily accessible. Manager removed itmes. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hand washing aids stored at sinks not meant for hand washing. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing aids are only stored at designated hand washing sinks.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed ice machine with black build up on interior of ice machine and deli slicer with heavy dried food debris build up. Instructed manager to ensure all food contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed tcs food items with no date marking and or exceeding 7 day date of disposal. Instructed manager to ensure all ready to eat tcs food items are marked with 7 day date of disposal and are discarded by said date. Manager discarded 7 pounds of ground beef, and 7 pounds of vegetable soup ($45). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed hot holding countertop unit with no ambient air thermometer inside. Instructed manager to place ambient air thermometer inside hot holding unit.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed several food items in reach in display coolers for grab and go missing labels. Instructed manager to ensure proper labeling including name, source, and ingredients .

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed more than 30 small flies throughout facility including: near dish areas, near dry storage, and in kitchen. Instruced manager to minimize pest activity. Pest control service recommended. Manager showed pest control report. Report is under old license holder name. Facility must provide service report with new license holder name. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed open pans of dough stored in customer reach in freezer. Instructed manager to remove open pans of dough to ensure contamination cannot occur. Manager removed pans.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder statement on the menu boards or on the written menu to inform customers of the risk of eating raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items with an asterisk or other means to the reminder statement on the menu and menu board. Must include the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 5 live cockroaches in the following areas: corner of the food prep area under the exposed hand washing sink, dry storage room for rice in the area behind the restaurant, and on the wall in the dishwashing area. Additional pest control is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must install a splashguard between the exposed hand washing sink at the corner of the cook's line and the adjacent stove.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Clean the interior of the microwaves and prep coolers.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Repair the source of the water leak behind the 3-compartment sink in the dishwashing area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Regrout the floor tiles in the dishwashing area where there is standing water. Seal all holes and gaps in the walls behind the cook's line and dishwashing area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the floor and maintain the floor dry under the cooking equipment, along the corners, under the coolers and in the dishwashing area.

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

No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibiltiy to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

No vomit and diarrhea kit on premises as required; instructed to provide and maintain. Instructed the person in provide a kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No handwashing signs observed at exposed handsinks; instructed to provide signage and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found rear exit door not completely rodent proofed as required; instructed to rodent proof door.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed gnats by the floor drain at the three comp sink in the dishwashing area; instructed to eliminate. Observed 20 or more rodent droppings under the storage shelf across from the handsink in the dishwashing area; instructed to clean area to remove droppings. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Pest control company serviced on august 25, 2026.

All food employees have food handler training

Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

Allergen training as required

Instructed that all city of Chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

Hands clean & properly washed

Observed food handler wearing gloves while washing hands at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly wash bare hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and use handwashing sink only to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed boxes of carrots and potatoes stored on table outside by back door located in rear walkway area. Instructed to properly store food to prevent contamination.

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

Observed mop stored in bucket at main prep line. Instructed to hang soil mop inverted at mop sink area.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violation not corrected from 2-23-2026, report # 2631645. #6--observed personal food item(s) stored in the prep area. Instructed manager to remove and identify a designated area for employees to store personal food items. #10-observed no handwashing signage at the handwash sink in the bar area. Instructed to provide. #39--observed food items stored improperly in containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Must elevate 6 inches from floor. #58-observed certified food service sanitation manager without allergen training. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed several tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 47-60 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold food is held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 4 pounds chicken, 1/8th pound shrimp, 2 pounds pork, 1/8th pound pork meatball ($200) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 54 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed more than 15 small flies throughout facility including in front prep area, rear dish area, rear prep area, and rear storage area. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed interior of coolers and exterior of various pieces of equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed floors with soil and debris build up throughout facility including front prep area and dry storage area. Instructed manager to clean.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed improper date marking for food items during storage. Found cooked crab rangoons, egg rolls, and fried tofu in the walk-in cooler and prep cooler in the prep area with no date marking.instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005, citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed dry and liquid storage containers not label in the rear and front prep rear. Instructed to mentioned food storage containers and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a sticky insect control device, filled with dead insects, hanging from the ceiling above the food prep table in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to remove and refrain from storing insect control devices above food prep areas and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed dead insects on the floor in the electrical storage closet near the toilet rooms. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed improper storage of ice scoop stored on top of ice machine behind bar prep area. Instructed to properly store in a container or scoop holding unit.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed the faucet head on above the rinse and sanitizer compartment of the four-compartment sink not dispensing hot water. Instructed to restore hot water at mentioned sink and maintain. Hot water was restored before the end of the inspection.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed the floors under the shelves, cold holding/ freezer chest, and cooking equipment with debris and slight grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed improper storage of wet mops near the mop sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to propery hang wet mops to dry and maintain.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when cooked beef (173.5f) prepared and served. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Observed open cup of coffee on prep table in meat prep area. Instructed manager to provide closed lid containers for employee beverages.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks in staff and customer washrooms. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk seasonings not labeled in meat prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed insect control devices hanging from ceiling meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove all insect control devices from meat prep area.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed bulk containers and food items not covered in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to cover all food items to prevent contamination.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in hot food and meat prep areas. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing soltuion between uses.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed styrofoam cup and bowl used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to protect food from contamination. Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop handle upright to prevent contamination.

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

Observed large multi-use pots stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed manager to re-wash, rinse, sanitize all multi-use equipment and elevate all multi-use equipment and utensils off floor.

No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Observed food handler using bare hands to handle ready to eat vegetables and assembling spring rolls. Bare hand contact with ready to eat food is prohibited. Instd to wear gloves, use utensils, etc. Spring rolls discarded at this time. Approx 3lbs. $30 value. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Employee belongings improper stored in walk in cooler and shelves in prep area. Instd to store employee belongings in designated area and maintain

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Eyewash stations attached to handwash sink faucets in hot line kitchen #1 and #2. Instd to remove eyewash stations and maintain handwash sinks for handwashing only

Personal cleanliness

Food handlers without restraints for beards. Instd to wear beard restraints and maintain

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

Equipment and storage underneath unshielded sewer lines in basement. Instd to re locate or have lines properly shielded to intercept potential drips.

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

Aluminum foil on bottom shelf of prep table in hot kitchen #1. Instd to remove foil so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3-compartment sink faucet and small pipe underneath leaking. Instd to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Worn surfaces on walls surrounding wareawashing units and 3-compartment sinks. Instd to repair walls and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

White walls in warewashing rooms not clean, black/green substance noted on walls in various areas. Instd to detail clean walls and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hot water at bar hand washing sink and self service area reaching a maximum hot water temperature of 76 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks have aminimum hot water temperature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed bar hand washing sink with no splash guard. Instructed manager to install splash guard.

Allergen training as required

Observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed minor grease spills on exterior of oven and fryer in main kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement ice maker, instructed to install.

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

Flat card board is being used as floor mats in rear storage area. Must remove.

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

Observed black garbage bags being used as liner inisde of container which held raw meat in walk in cooler. Must remove garbage bag and only store food in food grade containers.

Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP

Vacuum packaging machine on site being used for variety of marinated meats and vegetables (marinated chicken, beef, pork, etc) without prior approval/variance from cdph. Machine tagged at this time and instructed not to use until approved by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and prep area (pitaki area). Instd to provide and maintain

In-use utensils: properly stored

Ice scoops improperly stored on top of ice machines. Instd to store ice scoops properly and maintain

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

Ice machine, deep freezers, and other articles/storage located underneath sewer lines that are not shielded. Instd to shield such lines or remove all from underneath and maintain

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Leak at 3-compartment sink faucet in pikati area. Instd to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Ceiling above lower level bar not smooth, even, and easily cleanable. Instd to have a smooth, even, and easily cleanable surface. Missing ceiling tile in urban belly prep area. Instd to replace and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inadequate lighting in lower-level bar. Instd to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

The person in charge during the inspection does not have a city of Chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Manager was telephoned upon my arrival and was on site approximately one hour after the initial inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No hand washing signage at the front prep or rear dishwashing sinks. Must provide.

Proper date marking and disposition

Noted approximately 20 lbs cooked chicken wings and 50 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese in the walk-in cooler not date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. No dates on any of the prepared tcs foods. Reviewed proper date label requirements. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Noted the table top can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.---- noted pizza spatula being stored while in use on the floor. Instructed to wash, rinse, sanitize and properly store while in use.

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

Must not use plastic crates as a means of elevation for food items in coolers and for shredding cheese.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving on the gas stove. Must be a smooth cleanable surface.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors under the gas stove and deep fryers with dirt and debris.----walls throughout the rear mop sink areas and rear exit with food splatter.----excessive dust on the ceiling ventilation in the washroom. Must clean and maintain all.----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink. Instructed to replace.----noted the rear exit door with raw wood surrounding the door. Instructed to paint/seal and seal any openings and crevices.

All food employees have food handler training

No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Summary report not posted on the premises from a re-inspection made on 6-9-25 report #2618860. Given today's summary report and posted to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed build up of black substance inside ice machine and ice well. Instructed manager to clean and ensure all food contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed hand washing sink inside server's station to be slow draining. Instructed maanger to repair and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed filters above griddles with grease and dust build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Previous core violation corrected

Observed previous core violations not corrected. Report #2622756 dated august 25 2025 instructed facility to #55 declutter basement, #57 ensure all food handler certificates are up to date, and to #58 ensure all food managers have food allergen training. Observed heavy clutter in basement of facility; observed expired food handler certificates; observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Interior components of ice machine not clean, calcium accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

Food properly labeled; original container

Dry food containers (small and large) not labeled with common name. Instd to label with common name and maintain

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Food storage on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches on proper shelving and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Excessive amount of piled carbdoard boxes, litter and debris in outside rear. Instd to remove all boxes, litter and debris and maintain area clean.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Person in charge is not a city of Chicago certified food manager. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-012.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken, beef, rice, noodles, etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued. Food manager arrived on site after inspection at 2:43 pm. -cos.

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

Observed torn gaskets on the inside of sandwich prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Observed raw meats stored in single service grocery bags in the freezer in the basement. Instructed management not to store raw meats in single use bags and to store food items in food grade containers or bags only.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed a leak underneath handwashing sink in the smoothie station. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Rear outer exit door not rodent proofed; instructed to rodent proof door at sides and bottom area to prevent rodent entry.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed an opening along the wall by the rear exit door; instructed to seal area along the wall.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed ice machine in kitchen prep area with a build-up of black, pink and whtie slime substance on interior ice maker dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize on surface maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

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

Noted cutting board attached to deli cooler in prep area with deep stains an cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.