: 4-101.17---: NOTED WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS USED AS FOOD PLATTERS WITH RAW WOODEN SIDES, PEELING AND CHIPPING RAW WOOD. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. ALL FOOD CONTACT PLATTERS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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----OBSERVED SOME PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DISH MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
5-205.15---- EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PATIO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
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--- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK/WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.--- SPILLAGE UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL, REMOVE STANDING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
May 6, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF THE UPPER ICE MACHINES ICE SHOOT AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES WITH A BLACK, SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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 APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE MOP SINK/WATER TANK ROOM WHERE DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WAS NOTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR SMALL FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 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.
WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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.
REAR BAR HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----OBSERVED SOME PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DISH MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.----OBSERVED USED DISCARDED FRUIT AND DRINKING STRAWS IN A BUCKET INSIDE THE MOP SINK FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS' SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND CLEAN AFTER EACH DAYS SERVICE.
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.
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PATIO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
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.
OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE TOP, SIDES OF THE CONTAINER AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS. 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.
CHOPPED WOOD FOR OUTDOOR PIT FIRES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE KITCHEN WHERE CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 25, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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 RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT 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.
NOTED A BIG HOLE ON CEILING AND CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR ALL AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OPPOSITE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL HOLE ON THE CEILING 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, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 2, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15/ OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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.
4-501.13/NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
4-602.13/ NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS UNDER 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
6-501.114/ NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, 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
6-202.11/NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
4-602.11/NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
2-402.11/NOTED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 24, 2024
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER 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.
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS UNDER 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO 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 AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, 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 NO LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. 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.
NOTED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, EGGS (58.6 F), VARIOUS DRESSINGS RANGING AT 52.3 F TO 56.1 F, CHEESE (54.4), LETTUCE 54.7, APPROX 24 LBS VALUED AT $80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN REACH IN 2 SWING DOOR WITH FOUR DRAWERS FOR SALADS AT 53 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON PREMISE. NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). 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.
NOTED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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 PLATES AT COOK LINE, SKILLETS AT COOK LIKE AND POTS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISH AND COOKWARE AFTER SANITIZING FOR AIR DRYING.
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 MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO 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.