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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Sep 26, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING 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 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 12, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
No Entry
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA (129.5) AND WOMEN WASHROOM (130.9F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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 BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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 OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASE OF SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 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.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581324 ON 9-26-23:36-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.47-MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.53-OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER.56-MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. 58- MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 29, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA (129.5) AND WOMEN WASHROOM (130.9F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 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 BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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 OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASE OF SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 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.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581324 ON 9-26-23:36-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.47-MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.53-OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER.56-MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. 58- MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.