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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass
Aug 25, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 25, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALLS AROUND DISH AREA WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 27, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 26, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AT THE PREP TABLE, WENT TO THE REAR PREP AREA USING THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON TO OPEN THE DOOR. -PICKED UP FOOD FROM THE REAR AND BROUGHT IT TO THE FRONT PREP AREA -PROCEEDED TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUED TO PICK AND SERVE READY TO EAT FOODS FROM THE SERVICE PREP LINE TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. NOTED THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPPING WIPED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH A WASH CLOTH AND GLOVES ON, THE PROCEEDED TO PICK UP CHHEESE WITH SAME GLOVES TO PLATE FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE HAND WASHING PROCEDURE THAT INCLUDES CHANGING OF TASK AND MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-010. 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.
NOTED DIRTY 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 5, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXED FOODN ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED ACUUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE 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 SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS 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 ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 5, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF ROAST BEEF (50.1/44.9F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 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.
NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE 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.
OBSERVED HEAVY CALCIUM BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE.
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.