Key Findings

• Frozen seafood improperly thawed in a prep sink without cold running water instead of using approved methods.
• Cold dessert cooler and hot ready-to-eat food buffet lack sneeze guards or barriers to prevent public contamination.
• Previous violations from August 2025 remain uncorrected: missing hand-washing signage, expired food handler certificates, no allergen training for managers, and mineral buildup in ice machine.
• Knives stored unsafely between prep coolers; excessive ice buildup in walk-in freezer; plastic wrap and cardboard used inappropriately as protective liners on equipment.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.