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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass
Aug 27, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS LOCATED INSIDE OF A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT; ABOUT 50 LBS OF DELI MEAT SANDWICHES RANGING BETWEEN 54F-59F, ABOUT 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS RANGING FROM 53F-57F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF PACKAGED YOGURT AT 58F AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF STRING CHEESE PACKAGES AT 57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER AND FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
COVERED WASTE CAN NEEDED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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.
ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND OR REMOVING. CORRECT 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 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 8, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 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 MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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.
OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN FRONT OF THE FANS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.
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 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 15, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 13, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL BASE IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM DECEMBER 4, 2023 AS REQUIRED. 10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA/SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE PLASTIC BINS AND OTHER ARTICLES FROM FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2023
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN 2ND & 3RD FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN PRE-K ROOM 112 UNDER COTS & IN BLOCK AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,HOT DOGS, MILK ETC.. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PRE-K ROOM 112-ON RUG IN LIBRARY AREA AND IN BETWEEN COUCHES AND ALONG WALL BASES,ON FLOOR NEXT TO KITCHEN SINK,BLOCK AREA RUG.PRE-K ROOM 114-HOUSEKEEPING TOOL STAND,ON FLOOR NEXT TO TALL FILE CABINET AND STORAGE CABINET ACROSS FROM THAT,ON FLOOR BEHIND TOILET ROOM DOOR & ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BOXES IN SAME AREA.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER COMPUTER DESK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
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 CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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.