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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 18, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES TO REMOVE GREASE.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
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 ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; 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.
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, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 4, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
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
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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.
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER OBSERVED AT THE SIDE OF THE SELF SERVICE COLD FOOD BAR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION FOR EQUIPMENT STANDARDS. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH WITH PROPER CHEMICAL.
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.
FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED RICE, CRAB RANGOON, SPRING ROLLS, SESAME BALLS, CHICKEN NUGGETS AND ONION RINGS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 100F AND 112F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. 10 LBS OF FOOD ITEMS VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS 7-38-005.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES TO REMOVE GREASE.
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 THE FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN MISSING FOR THE HOT WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
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 ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; 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.
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, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 17, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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 LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE AND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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 IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND SPRING ROLLS (129.0F), SEASME BALLS 99.8F, AND FRIED FISH TOFU (100.1F) ON THE FRONT SELF-SERVICE BUFFET. APPROXIMATELY 6LBS AT $33 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A CONTAINER OF RAW FISH (52.0F) IN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SLICED HONEYDEW MELON (52.1F) IN THE SELF-SERVICE BUFFET IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 13LBS AT $50 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BUCKET WITH TOWELS AND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH UNKNOWN CHEMICAL AND NOT LABELED. THE BUCKET OF CHEMICALS WAS STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SPRAY BOTTLE WAS STORED ON THE A LOWER SHELF BEHIND A FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER MARKING ON ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. BUCKET AND SPRAYER BOTTLE WAS LABELED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
OBSERVED A BUCKET OF RAW FISH AND WATER BEING THAWED IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REEAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
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 TWO BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AND A SQUIRTT BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW MEATS PLATED FOR SERVICE STORED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK/ PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEM TO AVOID CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS AFTER HANDWASHING.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST TAKE CORUSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE 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, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jul 26, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO 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 A MISSING RECEPTACLE WITH A LID, IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS 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.