Thermometers provided & accurate

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

Proper cold holding temperatures

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

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

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

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings and fish etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

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

Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, citation issued.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

Approved thawing methods used

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

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify items(salt, sugar, flour etc).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with a complete contents ( contract /service agreement, service report, copy of the idph license, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

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

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

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

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

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

Condensor leaking in prep cooler causing liquid accumulation on bottom interior. Instd to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Dust accumulation on lightshields surrounding vent in prep area. Instd to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed incomplete pest control logbook on premises. Observed no current pest control service report on premises. Last report service dated on 06/30/2025. Must have two pest control services twice a year more if necessary and without idph license pest control technician. Instruted to provide a complete pest control log book priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No hot running water under city pressure at handwash sinks in toilet room. Instd to provide 100f-120f and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005

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

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)

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing soap at hand wash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), 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.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

2-101.11: 2-101.11 observed no certified food manager on site with original city of Chicago food service manager certificate on site while open and operating.instructed that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15: observed the double doors leading to the garbage area with openings at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114: observed a small amount of standing water under the three-compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand wash sink in rear prep/warewashing area. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towel in the washroom at the washbowl sink nor 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 towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no commercial dumpster contract. Instructed to provide a contract with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12: observed bulk dry ingredient container not labeled on shelf under prep table. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-307.11: observed a plastic cup stored inside the flour container. Instructed to use utensils with handles to transfer dry food items.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b): observed the interior of the microwave in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement for kitchen staff.

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

Observed foil being used as a liner for cooking equipment in food preparation area. Instructed person in charge to remove foil and ensure all nonfood- contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed water damaged ceiling tile above 3-compartment sink. Must repair/replace and maintain at all times.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no employees food handling training certificates on premises. Instructed management to provide proof of food handling training for all the required employees.

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

Condensor leaking in prep cooler causing liquid accumulation on bottom interior. Instd to repair and maintain

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Wash temperature gauge of rear warewashing unit inoperable. Instd to repair and maintain fully functional. Unit not being used at time of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Dust accumulation on lightshields surrounding vent in prep area. Instd to clean and maintain

Allergen training as required

Missing allergen training for city of Chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site for all city of Chicago certified managers.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-502.12: observed the lid on the outdoor receptacle with a hole in it. Instructed to replace or repair mentioned lid and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-303.11: observed no light inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate light in mentioned area and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed build up of flour residue on bottoms of prep tables. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed build up of grime in corners of prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

2-101.11: observed a food manager certificate from the always food safe company with examination date of 1-13-2025. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times with the original city of Chicago food service manager certificate, while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-307.11: observed ice container at front serving line not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover to prevent potential contamiantion.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11: observed the food handlers on site with no hair restraints, while in food prep area preparing orders. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints, while in food prep area.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Person in charge with no sanitation manager certificate.must provide.

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.

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 with original city of Chicago food service manager certificate on site while open and operating.instructed that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15: observed the double doors leading to the garbage area with openings at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114: observed a small amount of standing water under the three-compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

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.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed numerous flying insects in prep, dishwashing and storage, areas, over 10 rat droppings on floor neat washroom, over 20 mice droppings inside wooden equipment in storage area near office. 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 damaged cooler door gaskets on coolers in dishwashing and office areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed no stoppers for 3-compartemnt sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, holding units, prep tables, shelving units, sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and grease buildup on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing and damaged ceiling tiles, baseboards and missing grout on floor tiles in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Previous inspection report summary not posted and visible to customers. Inspection report summary shall be posted in plain view of customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010 citation issued

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

Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No 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). No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towel in the washroom at the washbowl sink nor at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink faucets 1st & 2nd floor toilet rooms not properly maintain with hot water running longer than 15 seconds. Instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed facility without chemical sanitizers needed to sanitizer equipment and utensils. Must provide chemical sanitizers and be available for use during all hours of operation. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed walk-in cooler #1 at 52f, #2 at 42f and walk-in freezer at 69f at improper cold holding temperatures facility still in process of installing systems. Instructed to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued. Priority violation.7-38-005. No citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed no hot holding or cooking equipment installed for sample kitchen instructed to provide.priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed Illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s Illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). No citation issued

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

Observed the handsoap dispenser in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area detatched from the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed two outside receptacles overflowing with boxes and lids are unable to clean. Must keep outside receptacles closed and tight fitting at all times at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b), no citation issued

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

2-501.11: observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit during inital visit. Only provided gloves and package of substance used to put on bodily fluid. Instructed to provide a complete kit and maintain records on site. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005, no citation issued

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c): observed the two microwaves in the dining area in need of cleaning on the interior of the units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

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

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

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

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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