OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILE 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 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAINA 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 27, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 51.0F-56.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. 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 IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE A REFRIGERATOR. FOUND A CONTAINER OF FILLED WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE OPEN PITCHERS OF FRESH CILANTRO AND PARSLEY LEAVES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 25, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOK'S LINE PREP COOLER AND THE PIZZA PREP STATION COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49F, CHEESE AT 44-46F, GROUND BEEF AT 45F, HAMBURGERS AT 48F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45F, COOKED PASTA AT 44F, AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 59F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. 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.
REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589167 ON 2/5/24 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH HEAVY STAINS AND SCORE MARKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE BOARD. 56 - OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 5, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLE EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID PROOF OF 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.
OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE A PROOF OF 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.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH HEAVY STAINS AND SCORE MARKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE BOARD.
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 SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS 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.