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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Apr 25, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE STAND UP MILK REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER 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 FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP AREA WALLS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT 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 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 26, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BABA GANOUSH, CUT VEGETABLES, AND COOKED BEANS STORED IN FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE AT 50.1F TO 51.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 5 LBS $40 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER PRESENT IN SINGLE DOOR COOLER ON SIDE PREP AREA NEXT TO GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A THERMOMETER IS PRESENT TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
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.
OBSERVED SCOOPS, PLATES, SPOONS, AND FORKS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED ON THE MAIN PREP LINE AND ON THE SIDE PREPARATION LINE NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR PROTECT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES TO BE IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 2 OF 3 OF THE DRAIN PIPES TO BE LEAKING AND ONE TEMPORARILY FIXED WITH A CAULK CANNISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINK PIPES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF LEAKS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FANS IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON SITE TO NOT HAVE FUNCTIONAL FANS OR ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN NON WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH BATHROOMS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION.
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, Dec 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 17, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT 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 FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALLFOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.