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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 12, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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.
4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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, May 12, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 4, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(67.1F) AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE COMPARTMENT UNDER SERVING LINE, ON BASE OF MIXER IN KITCHEN, ON EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN CULINARY ARTS (220) CLASSROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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 LOOSE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 25, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAINLINE (FROM WALK-IN COOLER) DRAINING ONTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN (WATER POOLING). INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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 AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE BY THE DRIVE THRU PREP 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 4, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN WALLBASE THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REATTTACHE OR REPLACE.
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, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 8, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: IN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH UNUSED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND 2 DOOR STORAGE CABINET, BEHIND LARGE BLACK OVENS, IN CAFETERIA HALLWAY IN CORNER BY UTILITY SINK, IN ENTRY WAY CORNERS INTO PREP AREA AS WELL AS CAFETERIA, SERVICE LINE OPEN CABINET SPACE, IN DRY STORAGE UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS (UNDER APPLESAUCE BOXES), IN DISHROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS STORED IN CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). NO CITATON 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 FLOORS IN THE DINING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ALONG PERIMETERS. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 26, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 13, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES 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.