OBSERVED TORN GASKET OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TORN/DAMAGED GASKET
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 DUST, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREA ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS 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 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 26, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE IN USE UTENSILS SUCH AS CUPS, SCOOPS, AND KNIVES STORED WITH HANDLES OF UTENSILS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE BINS IN THE DOUGH PREP AREA ON THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL UTENSILS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD IN STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 TORN GASKET OF TWO (2) DOOR PREP COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE DOOR NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TORN/DAMAGED GASKET.
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 WHITE STANDING FREEZER IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON INTERIOR SHELVES, ESPECIALLY BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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 DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING IN THE CENTER OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 16, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING, BEHIND UNUSED EQUIMPENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR 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 MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION 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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 12, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING, BEHIND UNUSED EQUIMPENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR 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 MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION 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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2591716 ON 03/27/2024. #10. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 27, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 81.6F ALSO OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 81.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT LEAST 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS NOTHER HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) A 2-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOK FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 2-DOOR FRONT PIZZA COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F INSIDE THE UNIT. COOLER WAS USED TO STORED TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER THAT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING, BEHIND UNUSED EQUIMPENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR 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 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGERS AT 48.7F, PESTO SAUCE AT 54.4F AND HAM AT 53.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $56. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.