4-101.19// OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS AND FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE 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.
6-201.11// NOTED VERY SLIPPERY FLOORS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND REPLACE ALL BROKEN/ STAINED TILES 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11// NOTED LOOSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 25, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LOOSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITH NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND ITS HOLDER MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. 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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) AND WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHAREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.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.
OBSERVED 6 CONTAINERS OF PACKAGED BANANA CAKE SLICES IN DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. ALSO NOTED 4 WHOLE CAKES (2 GERMAN CHOCOLATE, 2 POUND CAKES) STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF AN APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER PROVIDED A PICTURE OF A RECEIPT WITHOUT THE SOURCES ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS PURCHASE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS AND FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE 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.
NOTED VERY SLIPPERY FLOORS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND REPLACE ALL BROKEN/ STAINED TILES 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 NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 10, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
WIPING CLOTHS ON TABLETOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT 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.
ALL KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED KNIFE HOLDER NOT IN BETWEEN WALL AND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. 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.
WALL IN RESTROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR TO SEAL HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 7, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SOME AREAS OF WALL AND FLOOR ALSO RUSTED.
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 LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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 A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE ALARM PANEL; MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE GRILL; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST VERIFY TRAINING WITH PHYSICAL COPIES OF ALL CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; ALL CERTIFICATES MUST BE 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 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 7, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER, BURNER, GRILL, VENT SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; 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.
ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK FREE AND CLEAR.
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.