Key Findings

• 10 rat droppings discovered in basement near stairs; approximately 20 flies observed flying around the dining room.
• No certified food service manager present and no valid Chicago food sanitation certificate on site—required while preparing and serving temperature-controlled foods like beans, steak, and rice.
• Steak held at 81.1°F instead of required 135°F or above; 3 pounds of beef discarded.
• Exterior door gap (1/4 inch) allows pest entry; dumpster overflowing and unable to close; fly paper scattered throughout instead of proper pest control.

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