SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jun 4, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURES BETWEEN 50.0 AND 53.0 F INSIDE SALAD BAR COOLER- EGGS, TUNA SALAD, EGG SALAD AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISARDED. HOWEVER FOUND SALAD BAR COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 34.0 F. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 24 LBS, VALUED AT $180.00.
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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINES AND DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AT DISHWASH AREA.
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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA 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, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 18, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 155 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT WATER DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 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 LARGE KETTLES IN KITCHEN. KETTLES CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES.
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 LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE NEAR FORMER SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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.
4-202.12 OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES IN KITCHEN. KETTLES CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES.
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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE NEAR FORMER SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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 EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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 DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON HOOD SYSTEM, 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, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 17, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MEASURED WATER AT HANDSINKS IN NORTH SIDE PREP AND 6TH FLOOR REAR PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 87.8F-90.5F AT VARIOUS HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. FACILITIES ENGINEERING WAS ON SIGHT AND NOW HANDSINKS ARE AT 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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 EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ON 5TH AND 6TH FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 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.
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 101.6F; 2# OF COOKED FALAFEL AT TEMP OF 110.7F, MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE IN HOT HOLDING AND SELF SERVE HOT AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. 7POUNDS, $65.00 VALUE 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.
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER AT JUICE/COFFEE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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 CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING FAN THRPOUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON HOOD SYSTEM, 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.