SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1009-1011 N ORLEANS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 1, 2025 · passed

3 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 1
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGADE HOUSE KEEPING ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

OCT 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 75.5F (SHELF), LAMB 47F, SOUP 58.4F, FISH 47.1F, YOGURT 48F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED PRODUCTS OF 2O LBS WORTH $250 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED PREMISE MAKING YOGURT WITH NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ORDINANCE. MUST USE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED YOGURT UNTIL A HACCP PLAN APPROVAL IS OBTAINED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGADE HOUSE KEEPING ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUL 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE DINING AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILAGE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PER CITY CODE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGADE HOUSE KEEPING ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.

JUN 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING HOT ITEMS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT:-BEANS 114>4F, FISH 83.3F, CAULIFLOWER 83.3F, RICE 128F, BEEF 82.7F, CHICKEN 83.9F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $650.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 91.5F, BEEF 47F/48F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED PRODUCTS. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR INVENTORY THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE DINING AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILAGE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PER CITY CODE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGADE HOUSE KEEPING ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.

FEB 5
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIFE SITTING BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UNTINSELS WHEN NOT USING IN A CLEAN DRY AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FLOUR AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SERVICE WINDOW LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN/FRONT SERVICE AREA INNER WALL MISSING WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND COVER TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT JUST BEYOND THE TOILET ROOMS WITH A BUILD UP OF ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALSO IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS

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SEP 9
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED DIM REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

AUG 26
2024
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S WASHROOM, IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES, SIGNAGE SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND MEN'S STALL WITH TOILET. OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT WORKING AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED METAL STEM THEMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN ENSURING ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF DINING ROOM PARKING LOT ENTRANCE DOOR, SIDES AND BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR STORAGE, AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE(ORLEANS ST) AND SIDES, BASE AND CORNERS OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR OF PARKING LOT ENTRANCE DOOR NEAR ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO LARGE POTS IN THE FACILITY TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPES OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL THREE DOORS OF WASHROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTICATE SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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