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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING BUS BOYS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 13, 2026
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAK UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS TO SECURE THE COOKS LINE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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.
MUST NOT USE USE TINFOIL AS SPLASH GUARD AT THE COOKS LINE STOVE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE AND SPILLAGE: WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA.-----NOTED WET TOWELS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND WATER POOLING TO THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS, POOLING WATER AND PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.----NOTED HOLES IN THE CEILING AROUND FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING. MUST SEAL.----RAW WOODEN 2X4 ON THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK USED TO HANG CLEANING TOOLS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.-----MISSING DRAIN COVER IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING BUS BOYS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2614418 ON 3-25-25 NOT CORRECTED. #51- OBSERVED NO SINK SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR/PREPARATION AREA. ONLY HAND SINK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONE SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR/PREPARATION AREA.#58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSRTUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN FOR EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM REPORT #2614418 ON 3-25-25. REPORT STATES POSTED AT THAT TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
License
Mar 25, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010.
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 WOODEN SHELF THAT IS UNFINISHED BELOW THE LARGE MIXER IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD/MDF USED TO LINE SHELVES ACROSS THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA. OBSERVED PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR GRILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL WOOD AND TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 SINK SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR/PREPARATION AREA. ONLY HAND SINK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONE SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR/PREPARATION AREA.
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 PINK FOAM/INSULATION PLACED ON WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE REPLACEMENT ON WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
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 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIIFCATES FOR BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSRTUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN FOR EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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.