NOTED ORGANIC MATERIALS AND TRASH SCATTERED ON GROUNDS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 18, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER INSIDE.
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 THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 11, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT HOT TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HEATED, HELD AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMITTED THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.
OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN INSIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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 TRASH AND OTHER DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. REMOVE ALL TRASH FROM GROUND AND MAKE SURE DUMPSTER IS NOT OVERFLOWING. 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.
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THREE COMP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO BE ABLE TO USE SINK PROPERLY.
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 THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 12, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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.
THE FRONT/REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS MAKING THEM NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
FOOD HANDLER/EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT 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.
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
VERY POOR LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 29, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE SLUSHY MACHINES.
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM.
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.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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.