REPAIR THE BOTTOM ACCESS DOOR FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT IT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
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, Feb 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 10, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 NO SCREEN INSTALLED FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST INSTALL A SCREEN FOR THE OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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.
4-501.11 REPAIR THE ACCESS DOOR FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT IT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
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.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, GRILL, CHEST FREEZER EXTERIOR, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE GRIME BUILDUP LOCATED ALONG THE BOTTOM LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.
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.
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND SOIL BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER, DUST AND SOIL BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2630703 ON 2/3/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED ALONG WITH THE GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER HEATER FOR THE RESTAURANT. DROPPINGS ARE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND SEVERAL SQUARE FEET OF LARGE CLUMPS OF DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE, AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 3, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED ALONG WITH THE GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER HEATER FOR THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES.
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.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD 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, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 18, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT, CAUSING DISORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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 18, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
No Entry
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT, CAUSING DISORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/01/2024, REPORT #2603783: #44) 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. 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, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 5, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORING ON THE WEST SIDE FLOOING BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT TO HAVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNER AS WELL AS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE 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 THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/01/2024, REPORT #2603783: #44) 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. 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.
4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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.
6-201.13 - OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BENEATH THE LEFT MOST BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH 2 HOLES LARGER THAN 1 INCH INTO THE WALL NOW EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE HOLES BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Sep 27, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 17, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY TO HAVE A MISSING DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL PESTS.
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 BATHROOM IN FACILITY TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR SELF CLOSING DOOR.
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 FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO BE SEVERELY DAMAGED WITH VARIOUS HOLES OVER 2 INCHES PRESENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND SHELVES NEXT TO ENTRANCE. BASEMENT SPACE IS CURRENTLY USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CAKE PANS, POTS AND PANS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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 ONE (1) MISSING FILTER IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOK TOPS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT TO ENSURE ALL FILTERES ARE PRESENT.
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 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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 HOT WATER HANDLE IN BATHROOM HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.