OBSERVED THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PRODUCE PREP STATION WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE OFTEN TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE WALK ING COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE FAN UNIT IN THE TOILET ROOM HANGING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 26, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPOLING ONIONS ON THE ONION RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS PAYING ATTENTION TO UNDER THE SHELVING AREAS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NEW MANAGER SHRESTHA WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 21, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.11: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 7, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE STAY IN PLACE CABINET UNITS ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH PREP LINE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN EACH ONE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 22, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS NEAR THE SODA BOX DISPENSER IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 15, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH DELI MEAT SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 12:05PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS NEAR THE SODA BOX DISPENSER IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 5/27/22 REPORT #:2556440 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #55) 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT IN ORGANIZED MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.