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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Feb 11, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
Food handler not wearing hair restraints in main prep kitchen. Instructed to wear.
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.
Wall covering panels in dish washing area in poor repair, instructed to repair and provide easily cleaning floor.
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, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 24, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
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.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS,FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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 FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,GRILL TABLE, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILLS.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM ALONG WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL IN LOBBY NEAR 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 6, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 5LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT 101.7F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR & LOBBY NEAR 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 REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES & 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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590536 3/6/24 NOT CORRECTED-#373-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS, BULK,FOOD BINS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#39-3-305.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR ONTO SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 6, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
12 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PLASTIC BINS WITH FOOD AND BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR ONTO SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION 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.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS.
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
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,PRE-COOKED CHICKEN,GROUND BEEF,SLICED GYROS)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 11:23 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4 LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 70.9F IN A BUSS PAN INSIDE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 4LBS. $15.(COS) (PRIORITY 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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS, BULK,FOOD BINS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,WALK IN COOLER- LOOSE THRESHOLD.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL AT REAR 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.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR CASHIER THAT FILLS UP CONDIMENTS SQUEEZE BOTTLES.
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.