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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass
Mar 16, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOOSE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 13, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON LOWER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF MEAT SLICER IN MEAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LOWER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF MEAT SLICER IN MEAT ROOM 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 FAUCET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT ROOM LEAKING FROM LEFT SIDE AND OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE OF SAME FAUCET MOVING BACK AND FORTH WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND REATTACH RIGHT SIDE OF FAUCET TO SINK OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT ROOM 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 BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN ICE MACHINES ON FIRST FLOOR IN MEAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN ICE MACHINES ON FIRST FLOOR IN MEAT ROOM.
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 13, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jan 29, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 9, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR MEAT ROOM WESTSIDE WALL, FIRST FLOOR MEAT ROOM TO THE RIGHT AND ABOVE COUNTER WITH GLASSWASHERS, HANDWASHING SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NORTHSIDE WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO LONG COLD HOLDING UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA ON SOUTHSIDE WALL ACROSS FROM HANDWASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED WALLS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 2, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER SOUTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO RIGHT AND BACK SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKLINE AREA WITH LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD IN PREP AREA OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON SAID HANDWASHING SINKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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 LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.