Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while preparing and serving tcs foods (milk, spinach quiche, tuna). Instructed to provide and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink inaccessible during time of inspection. Noted handsink being used for rinsing, dumping and storing milk frothing pitchers during time of inspection. Instructed to use handwashing sink for handwashing only as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 30 or more small black live flies flying throughout the premises, on boxes containing materials in the dishwashing area, on walls, on countertops in the front and rear prep areas, and on exterior surfaces of cake and cookie holders on display. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on premises and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Personal cleanliness

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

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

Observed single service cups wrapped in palstic stored on floor in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving and store at least 6 inches off floor.

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.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

Proper cold holding temperatures

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

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

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

Thermometers provided & accurate

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

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

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

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

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

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

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

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

Approved thawing methods used

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

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no thermometer inside the 3-door prep line refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

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

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

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

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

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

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed cardboard slats used as stand-in filters at the front service area ventilation hood system. Instructed to replace cardboard slats with filters and maintain all ventilatiom hood system filters easily-cleanable and easily-removable for routine cleaning.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed build up of grease on interior and exterior surfaces of ventilation hood system in the front service area. Instructed to clean ventilation hood surfaces and maintain ventilation hood system of adequate number and capacity to prevent build up of grease and water condensate from accumulating on hood system and adjacent surfaces.

Allergen training as required

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

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

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

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

Proper cold holding temperatures

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

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

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed vents throughout ceilings and walls throughout prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove dust and dirt build up.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed inadequate lighting throughout prep area, bar, rear storage and hallway near restrooms. Instructed to replace burned out bulbs and increase current lighting. Must maintain.

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

4-501.11 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.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 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

6-501.114 observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed two metered faucets in rear prep area as well as women's toilet room without continual running water for 20 seconds prior to reactivation. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed coffee beans and other dried food debris on the floor behind beverage station and under equipment in drive space. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

2-501.11 no vomit or diarrhea cleanup kit on site. 1st inspection since the rule has taken effect. Instructed to obtain vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005; no citation issued

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-501.18 toilet room fixtures in need of detailed cleaning. The toilet is in need of a new handle to properly flush. Toilet instructed to install and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.11 floors in need of cleaning throughout the facility instructed to clean and maintain

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found 20 mice droppings in the classroom closet where the kitchen is located. Found 20 droppings along the wallbase and under the storage rack in the kitchen and 6 in the cubby of same classroom. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found a hole on the lower left side in the mop sink closet. Instructed to seal hole and maintain. -found coving missing and/or in poor repair in the kitchen and mop sink closet. Instructed to replace/provide missing/damaged coving to wall throughout as needed. Maintain same. -must seal around all pipes and conduits in the kitchen, closets and storage areas. Maintain same.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the kitchen, storage and classrooms with dirt/debris and mice activity. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, must clean inside the floor drain in the rear hallway of the middle classroom. -found dirt/dust build up, spider webs and debris on the vents (toilet rooms, classrooms and kitchen) in the windowsills and on the walls/ceiling. Instructed to clean walls and vents throughout. Maintain same.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed ice machine interior door in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean 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.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hand soap dispenser in poor condition in the rear food prep/dishwashing area.instructed to provide and maintain adequate hand soap dispensers as required.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed cooked chicken wings at improper temperatures of 80.8f on top of the prep table covered with sheet pan next to the deep fryers. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10# of food worth $100.00. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidencde of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 50 rodent rat droppings on the floor under and around cluttered rear storage areas and on floor southwest corner of the kitchen behind the ovens.instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Personal cleanliness

Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom. Must provide.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no outside commercial garbage dumpster for the premises.instructed to provide a commercial disposal contract service for the premises and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b), citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

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

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

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

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

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed missing oil drip container on left side of ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

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

Single service articles stored underneath sewer lines that are not shielded in basement. Instd to properly shield sewer lines to intercept potential drips or re locate singe service articles

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Found no handwashing signage at hand sink at front bar areas.must provide.

Food properly labeled; original container

Found condiment squeeze bottles at the cooking equipment with different liquid substances and is not identified. Instructed to label bottles and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found 60 live small flies in the side storage area on the walls, ceiling, shelving, containers and stock. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean the affected areas and call pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Personal cleanliness

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the pictures on the walls, the walls, ceiling and lightshields with dirt, dust, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. -floors in the corners, under/around the cooking equipment and in the side storage area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the customer's waiting and side storage area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles. Maintain same.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Found the lighting in the side storage area to be very dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting per city code and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at rear meat prep room.instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued. (manager corrected issue).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sink at the rear meat prep room.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), violation consolidated with the above citation. (manager corrected issue).

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.

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).

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

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

In-use utensils: properly stored

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

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

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors walls and ceilings in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-205.11 observed rear handwashing sink not accessible, filled with utensils. Instructed manager to remove all utensils from handwashing sink. Handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

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.

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

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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

Personal cleanliness

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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.11 observed outside grease receptacle in need of cleaning. Noted grease build up on surfaces of said receptacle. Instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed items stored improperly on basement floors throughout storage spaces. Insturcted to organize, remove unnecesary items and elevate at least 6 inches off floor in order to prevent hiding space for pest. Must maintain premise.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14 observed all vents in ceiling 1st floor prep area as well as ventilation hood with accumulated dust and dirt debris. Instucted to clean and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting in basement pastry and prep area. Instructed to increase.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

4-501.11 observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed excessive clutter in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage at front and rear food prep areas and inside the washrooms.instructed to provide and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice machine, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintained.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

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

Personal cleanliness

Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

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

Observed stained cutting boards in the front sushi prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

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

Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler located directly across the hand sink at front sushi prep area.instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

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.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted facility did not provide a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of Chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the exposed hand-washing sink next to the back door not accessible for use. The drain line and water lines are not connected to the hand-washing sink. Management instructed that all exposed hand-washing sinks must be accessible for use at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Observed no shellstock tag attached to container of live mussels, located in walk in cooler, at time of inspection. Informed manager that shellfish shellstock tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to provide approval sources of shellfish and maintain tags for 90 days on premises. Manager voluntarily discarded 15lb, at a value of $125.00 priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Observed facility without 90-days worth of shellfish tags with date sold or last served on tags. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 (citation combined with violation above)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed low temperature warewashing machine located in the kitchen's dish area not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing residual chlorine concentration was observed at 0ppm at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to repair to meet sanitizing requirements of 50-100ppm. Pic replaced chlorine and primed low temp dish machine, dish machine now reading 100 ppm priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the cold holding unit to be improper: chicken skewers at 45.4f, turkey sausage at 44.6f, spring roll at 52.0f, pico de gallo at 51.8f, and a variety of empanadas at 48.6f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $950.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (chicken wings )not properly dated in walk-in cooler , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $200.00 priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Observed open rodent bait in food prep area, under ice machine and dry storage shelves instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain said area. Pic removed rodent bait and cleaned said areas and priority violation. 7-38-015 citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and ice well at bar area. Must install a washable splashguard.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

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

Observed 2 door cold holding unit in rear prep area doors falling off and top lids of said cold holding unit broken. Instructed to repair

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.11--observed food debris on floors under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11--observed 3 large openings in wall under 3-compartment sink on main dish washing area. Must properly seal to prevent entry points for pests.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

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

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

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.