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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12--NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11--FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. 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.
4-901.12--NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 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.
4-201.11--NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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.
6-501.12--NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CARDBOARD USED TO LINE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOOR --NOTED HOLE ON FLOOR OF THE BEAR/FOOD WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --NOTED GREASE AND DIRT OF FLOOR UNSERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14--NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 28, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. 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 DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 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.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. 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.
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CARDBOARD USED TO LINE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOOR --NOTED HOLE ON FLOOR OF THE BEAR/FOOD WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --NOTED GREASE AND DIRT OF FLOOR UNSERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 4, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.
NOTED CLUTTER IN ROOF STAIRWAY, BEHIND BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT AND ACROSS FROM UNDER STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY, UNUSED ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PREVENTION OF PEST ACTIVITY.
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.
NOTED BULK INGREDIENTS IN UNLABLED CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
NOTED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN LADIES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 27, 2023
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
: 6-304.11--- NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S OR WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. 6-202.11--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE DISH AREA BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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.
4-501.12--- NOTED THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD DIRTY, BADLY STAINED. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE, RESURFACE.
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.
: 4-602.13--- ALL WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR DIRTY. MUST 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.
5-204.12-- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LOCATED AT THE ATTACHED HOSE ON THE WALL SPICKET WATER NOZZLE ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
: 6-201.11----- THE RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT BEHIND THE BACKSPLASH AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON ABSORBENT.----ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS WALL SEALANTS MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE.
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, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 20, 2023
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
ACCORDING TO THE STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT THE RESTAURANT SERVES UNDERCOOKED FOOD(BURGERS). THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, SUCH AS BURGERS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.
ALL WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LOCATED AT THE ATTACHED HOSE ON THE WALL SPICKET WATER NOZZLE ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
THE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER THE SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR/DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- THE RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT BEHIND THE BACKSPLASH AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON ABSORBENT.----ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS WALL SEALANTS MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S OR WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-8-21 REPORT #2545251 NOT CORRECTED. #44- NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES. #47- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER, ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY WALLS SPLASHED WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BARS AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.#58- ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO SOAP WAS LOCATED AT THE BAR'S HAND-WASHING SINK WHILE THE BARTENDER WAS PREPARING DRINKS, AND CUSTOMERS NOTED EATING AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
THERE IS NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN WINGS WITH BARE HANDS ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED AND REVIEWED NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS OR OTHER MEANS/TOOLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE ONE-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE HOLDER OR ON A CLEAN FOOD PREP SURFACE.
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.
NOTED THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD DIRTY, BADLY STAINED. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE, RESURFACE.
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.