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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Feb 27, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE 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 CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD 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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND PREP SINK. MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 29, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED THE INTERIOR DRAIN INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST HAVE A METAL WELD REPAIR ON ALL BASIN INTERIORS AND REMOVE PEELING PUTTY.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 22, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS SOFT COOKED EGGS NOTED ON THE MENU ARE NOT PROPERLY REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST INCLUDE A REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED EGGS ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
BULK SIMPLE SYRUP IN THE FRONT PREP 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.
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED THE INTERIOR DRAIN INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST HAVE A METAL WELD REPAIR ON ALL BASIN INTERIORS AND REMOVE PEELING PUTTY.
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.
PLASTIC WRAPPING NOTED AS COVERS FOR SHELVING LEGS AND CARDBOARD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION UNDER THE FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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 CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC BEING USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.
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 DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BASEBOARD COVING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
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.