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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Mar 16, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
open cups for employees drinks placed above prep table, instructed to keep away.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Soiled wiping cloth placed on prep table, instructed to keep in a sani bucket.
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 DOOR AND HANDLE ON MICROWAVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MICROWAVE DOOR AND HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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 EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT AREA VEGETABLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK HOUSING TO BE MADE OF UNPAINTED/UNSEALED WOOD AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD USED TO HOUSE HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIALS.
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, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 2, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 20Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED MEET PREPARED 24 HOURS AGO ON THE PREP COUNTER WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGARDING COOLING METHOD: (A) COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED: (1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F) or less. 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.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (PAPRIKA, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.