Jj Fish

Chicago Health Dept

411 S KEDZIE AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026); 22 critical violations across the last 12 months.

23 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 22 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
23
VIOLATIONS
136
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 17
2026
PASS 7 violations
Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN THE RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED TWO FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST ON THE TABLETOPS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TABLES WITH RUSTY TABLETOPS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COLD HOLDING AND FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS OBSERVED WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON HOT AND COLD-WATER KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK AT THE PIPE. WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. MANAGER PUT A CONTAINER UNDER THE LEAK, SO THE HANDWASHING SINK CAN BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP SURFACE IN THE FRONT WERE OBSERVED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE MENTIONED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH DUST AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 5
2026
FAIL 8 violations
Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN THE RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED TWO FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST ON THE TABLETOPS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TABLES WITH RUSTY TABLETOPS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COLD HOLDING AND FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS OBSERVED WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON HOT AND COLD-WATER KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK AT THE PIPE. WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. MANAGER PUT A CONTAINER UNDER THE LEAK, SO THE HANDWASHING SINK CAN BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP SURFACE IN THE FRONT WERE OBSERVED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE MENTIONED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH DUST AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3): OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT# 2640080 DATED: 07/23/2026 NOT CORRECTED #10: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #47: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TAPED CLOSED, BUT NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. #49: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE CREVICES OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE CORNERS OF FLOORS SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE THE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

AUG 3
2026
FAIL 8 violations
Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN THE RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED TWO FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST ON THE TABLETOPS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TABLES WITH RUSTY TABLETOPS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COLD HOLDING AND FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS OBSERVED WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON HOT AND COLD-WATER KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK AT THE PIPE. WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. MANAGER PUT A CONTAINER UNDER THE LEAK, SO THE HANDWASHING SINK CAN BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP SURFACE IN THE FRONT WERE OBSERVED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE MENTIONED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH DUST AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT# 2640080 DATED: 07/23/2026 NOT CORRECTED #10: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #47: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TAPED CLOSED, BUT NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. #49: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE CREVICES OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE CORNERS OF FLOORS SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE THE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

JUL 23
2026
FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED THAT A 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 INITIAL INSPECTION

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN THE RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 BIG FLIES AND 5 SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13: OBSERVED THREE STICKY FLY TRAPS FILLED WITH ABOUT 15 OR MORE DEAD BIG FLIES STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND STOP STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AND SURFACES.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED TWO FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST ON THE TABLETOPS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TABLES WITH RUSTY TABLETOPS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COLD HOLDING AND FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS OBSERVED WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK AT THE PIPE. WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. MANAGER PUT A CONTAINER UNDER THE LEAK, SO THE HANDWASHING SINK CAN BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(A): OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FILLED WITH BLACK WATER AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT CAN DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP SURFACE IN THE FRONT WERE OBSERVED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE MENTIONED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH DUST AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2635574, DATE 04/23/2026, NOT CORRECTED. #10: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37: 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #38: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN. 47: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE CREVICES OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE CORNERS OF FLOORS SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE THE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

JUL 21
2026
FAIL 17 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED THAT A 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

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND A FULL PAN OF FRIED FISH (100.8F) AND ANOTHER FULL PAN OF FRIED CHICKEN (95.9F) INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON, AND THE DOOR WAS NOT SHUT. ALSO, FOUND FRIED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT AT 85.8F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT IS 135F OR ABOVE FOR ALL COOKED FOODS. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $178 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER A FULL PAN OF WHOLE FISH AT 53.4F. ALSO, FOUND STORED INSIDE A THREE-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT THE FOLLOWING: RAW CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (55.8F), RAW FISH TAILS, FILET, FISH STEAK, PERCH FISH, AND SALMON RANGING (50.0F-52.3F), SHRIMP (52.2F-53.2), CHICKEN LIVER (48.9F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $235 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR THREE-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, FILLED WITH TCS FOODS. TEMPERATURE OF UNIT WAS 50.4F INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME, PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN THE RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 BIG FLIES AND 5 SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THREE STICKY FLY TRAPS FILLED WITH ABOUT 15 OR MORE DEAD BIG FLIES STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND STOP STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AND SURFACES.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST ON THE TABLETOPS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TABLES WITH RUSTY TABLETOPS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COLD HOLDING AND FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS OBSERVED WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK AT THE PIPE. WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. MANAGER PUT A CONTAINER UNDER THE LEAK, SO THE HANDWASHING SINK CAN BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FILLED WITH BLACK WATER AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT CAN DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP SURFACE IN THE FRONT WERE OBSERVED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE MENTIONED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH DUST AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2635574, DATE 04/23/2026, NOT CORRECTED. #10: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37: 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #38: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN. 47: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE CREVICES OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE CORNERS OF FLOORS SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE THE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

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APR 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE CREVICES OF THE OUTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE CORNERS OF FLOORS SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING. FACILITY IS SMOKY AND HAVE STRONG FUMES FROM COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

MAR 26
2026
PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE CREVICES OF THE OUTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE CORNERS OF FLOORS SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING. FACILITY IS SMOKY AND HAVE STRONG FUMES FROM COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

MAR 24
2026
FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. AN EXPIRED SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED (12/6/2025). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE CREVICES OF THE OUTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE CORNERS OF FLOORS SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING. FACILITY IS SMOKY AND HAVE STRONG FUMES FROM COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#2632652, DATED ON 03/17/2026. #48: 4-302.14: OBSERVED STILL 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 VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

MAR 17
2026
FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE TOILET ROOM, SURROUNDING THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
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, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE CREVICES OF THE OUTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE CORNERS OF FLOORS SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING. FACILITY IS SMOKY AND HAVE STRONG FUMES FROM COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

OCT 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Violation Codes: 2-101.11: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TSC FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSURCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.12: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

VIOLATION CODE #4-602.13: MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14
2025
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TSC FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSURCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #54 DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LIDS) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2621920, DATE 8/7/25. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 5-501.115 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

AUG 7
2025
FAIL 5 violations
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LIDS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ACCESS TO POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

JAN 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN PIECES THAWING ON TOP OF THE DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH ON TOP OF THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO TOILET PAPER WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TOILET PAPER AVAILABLE IN THE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 10
2024
PASS · 0 violations
APR 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR WITH NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY USED WITH CIGARETTE ASHES INSIDE OF THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO ASHTRAYS CAN BE USED INSIDE AND NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 27
2023
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEEPLY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 20
2023
FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT NOR AT REAR HANDSINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT REAR HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION 6-301.12 ABOVE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM ON BOARDS AND TOOLS STORED ON RACK ACROSS FROM FURNACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY AND NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEEPLY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 24
2022
PASS 1 violation
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SMALL CLEAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

JUN 8
2020
PASS · 0 violations
APR 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010(

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE BANANA PUDDING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

FEB 2
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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