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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Aug 12, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
Improper thawing of frozen shrimp, bags of frozen shrimp placed on counter top to thaw, instructed to thaw according to health code.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to provide for proper washing and sanitizing.
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.
Exterior surfaces of prep coolers not clean, greasy surfaces. 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, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 21, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. 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 TCS FOODS (FRIED CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS, BEEF, PORK, CRAB RANGOONS, NOODLES) WITHOUT LABELS STORED THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS 2 DOOR UNITS LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS AS REQUIRED WHEN STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED VOLUNTAR PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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 PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT RREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS ( INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS AND ADJACENT SURFACES WITH HEAVY GREASE ACUMULATION, SMOOTHIE MAKER AND CUP SEALER, RICE COOKERS, ALL OTHER HOT HOLD UNITS AND MISCELLANEUS COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILED BUILD UP, NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS HAND SINK WITH MOLKD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT SURFACES 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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, 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, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 25, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 18, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF AT 50.0 F AND PORK AT 47.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND A STORAGE RACK, 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND A BOILER IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR, AND 2 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE RACK WITH FLOUR AND STARCH BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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 WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY 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 THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER HOLDING FROZEN FRUITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
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 FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND- OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.