OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND OPEN SEAMS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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 DRAINS UNDER DISHWASHER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND A BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 28, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/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 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 6, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ABOVE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. 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, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 28, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 24Other
Official wording
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: SAUSAGE PIZZA, PEPPERONI PIZZA, DEEP DISH PIZZA AND VEGGIE PIZZA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68F - 67F LOCATED ON SPEED RACK NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. MANAGER STATES FACILITY IS USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41ºF OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135ºF OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, 7 LBS AT $60.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SOUP LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND ALWAYS PROVIDE A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH A MARCH 2ND PREPARE BY DATE AND A MARCH 6 DISCARD DATE. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. ALSO NOTED READY TO TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS QUINOA ETC. WITHOUT DISCARD DATES INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED NUTS, SPICES, AND DRY GOODS STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH OUT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ABOVE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. 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.
OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT RECEIVING AREA AND AT AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK IN LOBBY. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). 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 28, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 11, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GLUTEN FREE DESSERTS AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.