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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Oct 23, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE CONTATINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 31, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED PASTA STORED TIGHTLY-COVERED IN PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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 RIGHT-HAND DIPPER WELL FAUCET AT BIG BOWL FRONT COUNTER AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH LOW PRESSURE AND INSUFFICIENT FLOW FOR ADEQUATE IN-USE UTENSIL STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DIPPER WELL FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 30, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 6, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS. 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 INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP STORING RAW CHICKEN AND CHOPPED VEGGIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE SAUCES ARE STORED IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ALONG SIDE ALL FRYERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS 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 FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC MATTER AND TRASH. NOTED UNDERNEATH ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ON PREMISE.
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, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 27, 2023
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR USE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 DRAINS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC MATTER AND TRASH. NOTED UNDERNEATH ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ON PREMISE.
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 ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CFM TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 ICE SHOOT LOCATED INSIDE ICE BIN WITH EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE FURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYRING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP WHERE DEEP FRYERS ARE LOCATED AND ON THE WALLS NEAR MOP SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORTY 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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS. 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 INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP STORING RAW CHICKEN AND CHOPPED VEGGIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE SAUCES ARE STORED IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ALONG SIDE ALL FRYERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS 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.