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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 2, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DERBIS ON WALLS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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
6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.
2-102.13 PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 26, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 INTERNAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT WITH ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK BUILDUP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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.
OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ON WALLS IN MAIN BAR, ON HANDLES AND DISPENSING BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT, IN PASTRY PREP FLYING NEAR INGREDIENTS, ON SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE SPACE OF BASMENT AND THROUGHOUT REAR DISHWASHING AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION 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 DRIED FOOD DERBIS ON WALLS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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, Aug 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 12, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 12, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEATS, FISH, FOIE GRAS, PATE, ETC.) STORED IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEATS, FISH, FOIE GRAS, PATE, ETC.) STORED IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE LIGHT FIXTURE THAT IS NOT WORKING. A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING ABOVE THE PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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.