SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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 FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT 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.
FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90.0 F AT HANDWASH SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MINIMAL 100.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
FLOOR GROUT LOW/IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHWASH AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT ALL LOW/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 23, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 61Other
Official wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED. FACILITY HAS FULL COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT FROM MAY 28 2024 POSTED. FACILITY HAS HAD 2 SEPARATE INSPECTIONS SINCE SAID INSPECTION BOTH OF WHICH WERE FAILED INSPECTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSURE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IS ALWAYS POSTED. NEW SUMMARY GIVEN TO MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-205.11 OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE LINE WHERE CHEESE IS PUMPED AND SOFTSERVE COMES OUT MACHINE WITHOUT A HAND SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER ACCESSIBLE IN PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCKED TO PREVENT TAMPERING.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 16, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ( NO PHOTOS OR COPIES) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE LINE WHERE CHEESE IS PUMPED AND SOFTSERVE COMES OUT MACHINE WITHOUT A HAND SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER IN DINING SODA MACHINE WITH A BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. 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 MORE THAN 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN DISH AREA, OFFICE AREA, SERVICE LINE AND IN DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER ACCESSIBLE IN PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCKED TO PREVENT TAMPERING.
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 INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOORS. IN ADDITION WHEN WATER IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP FROM DRAIN ON TO FLOOR. MANAGER STATED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WILL NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS SERVICED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 28, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 DEAD HOUSE FLIES ON FLOOR AND NEAR EMPLOYEE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA (NEXT TO REAR EXTERNAL DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF CORNMEAL STORED UNCOVERED ON THE LOWEST SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVENS). INSTRUCTED TO COVER CORNMEAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS COVERED TO PREVENT 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 MULTI-USE BASKETS AND PLATES STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVENS). INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL COOLER NEAR HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO BE SOILED WITH WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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.
OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 22, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING: CUT TOMATOES AT 47.9F AT THE HOTDOG LINE COOLER, CHICKEN TENDERS AT 50.1F IN COOLER NEAR HOT HOLDING STATION, HARDBOILED EGGS AT 48.1F, COOKED PASTA AT 53.1F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 55.0F AT THE SALAD LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING AND DENATURE WITH BLEACH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. VALUED APPROXIMATELY $120.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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
OBSERVED SALAD LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOODS FOR COLD-HOLDING UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. TAGGED COOLER ON-SITE AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION AFTER REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AND PRIOR TO USE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 DEAD HOUSE FLIES ON FLOOR AND NEAR EMPLOYEE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA (NEXT TO REAR EXTERNAL DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF CORNMEAL STORED UNCOVERED ON THE LOWEST SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVENS). INSTRUCTED TO COVER CORNMEAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS COVERED TO PREVENT 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 MULTI-USE BASKETS AND PLATES STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVENS). INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL COOLER NEAR HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO BE SOILED WITH WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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.
OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.