Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) all food shelves in need of detailed cleaning to remove all debris; instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in seafood market. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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

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

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

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

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

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

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

No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed to provide documentation of employees responsibilty 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 clean up kit on site as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

All food employees have food handler training

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

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed time/temperature control for safety foods such as 20lbs of sliced italian beef valued at $150 at an improper cold holding temperature of 50f located in walk-in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature all said tfrcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 55.0f at wali-in cooler. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

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

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

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

Proper hot holding temperatures

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

Food properly labeled; original container

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

Personal cleanliness

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), interior/exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipments, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units, kitchen storage racks, behind front service counters and maintain.

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.

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.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.16 observed damaged floor tiles, missing outlet covers and missing and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Allergen training as required

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

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

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

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

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no exposed hand wash sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide handsink with hot, cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing sign or poster near hand washing sink in one of the unisex employee's washrooms. Must provide and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no soap at hand washing sink located at pizza prep area. Must provide soap at hand sink at all times for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee replenished soap at end of inspection.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Summary report not posted from last inspection on 10-23-2023, report #2583821. Instructed to post recent summary report visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Pizza is out of temperature control at 70°f. The method of time as a public health control does not have an effective written method to record the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control to the discard time. Discussed the HACCP concepts and requirement for written procedures with the person in charge. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $350.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued .

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed in rear hall to toilet rooms ceiling leaking water and ceiling breaking apart due to water leaking. Instructed to repair leak and ceiling, resurface and repaint to ensure ceiling is sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed in customer toilet room toilet seat broken, instructed to repair and maintain

Previous core violation corrected

Noted continued non-compliance from report #2633511 conducted on 04/03/2026. Previous core violations not corrected: (#37)3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): **c** food labels observed packaged food items (cake slices) not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged. (#49)4-601.11(c): (c) nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean. (#55)6-501.11: **c** maintained in good repair, facilities (facilities not in good repair) observed in basement storage area walls in disrepair excessive rainwater coming through bricks instructed to repair and seal wall and all holes in basment. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

2-101.11 no city of Chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (beef, etc.) are being prepared and served to customers. Instructed person-in-charge that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificates as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-204.11---observed no handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed manager to install handwashing sink with hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels, and signage in rear prep/dishwashing area.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15--- observed rear exit door with gap opening approx. 1/4" at the bottom of said door.instructed to make the door tight-fitting all around the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114---instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage area near the exit door and remove unnecessary articles/unused deep fryers etc.due to potential pest harborage and all other need items must be elevated from the floor to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13---observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

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.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to clean the following equipments and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), storage shelves at front sushi prep area, and shelves inside of refrigeration units and maintain.

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.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found the front double doors with 1/4" gap underneath them not making them rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.

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

Found cardboard used on the lower surface of the cabinets in the kitchen. Instructed to dispose of cardboard, clean and maintain surface.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found the interior of the oven with charred material on the lower surface of it. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the oven.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen and classrooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the floors in the corners of the storage and mechanical rooms with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -found the vents in the toilet rooms with a build up of dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vents throughout.

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

A4-601.11(c) all food shelves in need of detailed cleaning to remove all debris; instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violations not corrected from rep#2643311 on 9-24-26 #10 no hand-drying provision on site. No paper towels or mechanical hand dryer on site. Instructed to have liquid hand soap and paper towels on site at all times. #38 observed 30-40 ants crawling on shelf with candy. Instructed manager to clean all areas and contact pest control for service #38 no current pest control logbook on site. Instructed manager to have a logbook with an invoice with a current date. The last date on site is 2019.

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 effective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage at hand sink inside the washroom.instructed to provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed gap opening approx 1" inch at bottom of front entrance door.instructed to make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to detail clean the interiors of all coolers and all grocery display storage racks and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed several broken/missing floor tiles in the rear storage room and inside the washroom and repair and seal openings on walls near the front entrance door.instructed to provide and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing ceiling tiles at front customer grocery display areas.instructed to provide and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage room and remove unnecessary articles and unused broken refrigeration units due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning. (all unused construction material stored piled in the rear must be removed from the premises and all other need items must be elevated from the floor).

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed no mechanical ventilation inside the washroom.instructed to provide and maintain adequate ventilation at all times.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to obtain and maintain on premises all necessary items to follow the written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no barrier to prevent customers from touching food on right side in top storage area of cold holding unit in front prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect food on right side in top storage area of cold holding unit in front prep area from contamination by public. Observed opening to the left of prep station where single use items will be stored in front prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect left section of prep station where single use items will be stored in front prep area from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation

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

Observed rust on shelves in large two door cold holding unit with glass doors. Instructed to remove rust from shelves in large two door cold holding unit with glass doors, instructed nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed non smooth outdoor surface underneath dumpster and grease container constructed of dirt and rocks. Instructed an outdoor surface for refuse, recyclabes and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable and sloped to drain.

Allergen training as required

At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for employee with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates.

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

4-101.19: observed boxes stored on crate in small dry storage room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c): observed splashes, spills and food debris on interior of both microwave ovens, prep table underneath stove and all lower shelves of prep tables in prep area. Instructed to clean said pieces of equipment and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11: observed splashes on wall behind prep tables. Instructed to clean wall behind tables and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11: observed hole in right wall in small dry storage room. Instructed to smoothly repair hole in wall in said area for ease of cleanability.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-303.11: observed dimly lit prep area near stove. Instructed to increase light intensity in prep area and maintain.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Pic has no Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to have a pic with a Chicago food sanitation certificate on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation citation written on violation #2

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Found no Chicago certified food manager (cfm) on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Dairy, chicken, pasta, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Found no paper towels at the hand-washing sink in the prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all hand-washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Found a leak at the base of the 3-compartment faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain good plumbing.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the walls and ledges in the prep area with spider webs, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ledges.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the ceiling in the prep area peeling/damaged. Instructed to fix and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed to provide documentation of employees responsibilty 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 clean up kit on site as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Found one two door refrigeration unit at 67.8f. Instructed that unit must maintain at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found rodent activity on premises. Mouse droppings found on floor in washroom, at the bottom of the hot water tank and inside of the fryer on site. Instructed to clean all areas. Priorty foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Clean interior and interior bottom of the fryer. Clean shelves inside of the three door cooler.

All food employees have food handler training

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

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

Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today.

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

Noted unfinished wood used for shelving behind the cash register counter. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.13 observed dried food debris in cracks and crevices of back wall in prep area near 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14 observed vents located above prep table in wall as well as hooded equipment with accumulated dust and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13pic unable to provide updated certificate for 1 of 2 food handlers. Intructed to provide and maintain on site for review.