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24379

816 N State St

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

Apr 7, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source

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