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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Canvass
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAINS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 27, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 19, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
"FOUND PULLED PORK LABELED WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 2/7. ALSO NOTED, BRISKET WITHOUT DATE MARKING. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS SAID FOOD ITEMS, ABOUT 6LBS, AT A COST OF $150. PREPARED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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.
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE ROACHES IN DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER HAND WASHING SINK, COMING OUT OF HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 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.
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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.
Low Temp dish washing machine at main kitchen not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, machine was running on empty sanitizer container , machine was being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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 2 lbs of cooked sliced onions at 62.2f, onion cooked a day before placed under prep table at room temperature. Instructed to keep cooked vegetable at proper hot or cold temp. Priority violation 7-38-005. onions discarded valued at $5.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 5, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING SOLUTION NOW AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. 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.
FOUND APPROX 10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP. 10 NOTED DEAD ROACHES ALONG BAR. ALSO NOTED APROX 15 DEAD ROACHES IN CORNER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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.
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 30, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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 30, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 24, 2023
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED ON A PIPE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRAWLING IN BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSER AND THE CO2 TANKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ONE CRAWLING IN THE DRINK PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11 OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL CHICKEN ITEMS (BUILD YOUR OWN CHICKEN PATTY BURGER), CRISPY CHICKEN STACKER, ZESTY SHRIMP STACKER, SHRIMP ITEMS, PORK CHICKEN AND SHRIMP TACOS, BRATWURST STACKER WITH GROUND VEAL/GROUND PORK, ALL CHICKEN WING ITEMS, FRIED PICKLES, GUAC AND CHIPS, FRIED CHICKEN CESAR AND CLASSIC COBB SALADS, TRIPLE CHEESY MAC, KIDS MENU CHICKEN FINGERS, AND KIDS MENU MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURES FROM SAID ITEMS AND ONLY MAINTAIN DISCLOSURES BY ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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 24, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 23, 2023
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER GRAB READY TO EAT SLICED TOMATOES WITH HER BARE HANDS TO PREPARE A SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID ITEMS, WASH HAND AND PUT ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING ANY READY TO EAT FOODS, BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID ITEM, WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11 OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL CHICKEN ITEMS (BUILD YOUR OWN CHICKEN PATTY BURGER), CRISPY CHICKEN STACKER, ZESTY SHRIMP STACKER, SHRIMP ITEMS, PORK CHICKEN AND SHRIMP TACOS, BRATWURST STACKER WITH GROUND VEAL/GROUND PORK, ALL CHICKEN WING ITEMS, FRIED PICKLES, GUAC AND CHIPS, FRIED CHICKEN CESAR AND CLASSIC COBB SALADS, TRIPLE CHEESY MAC, KIDS MENU CHICKEN FINGERS, AND KIDS MENU MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURES FROM SAID ITEMS AND ONLY MAINTAIN DISCLOSURES BY ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED ON A PIPE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRAWLING IN BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSER AND THE CO2 TANKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ONE CRAWLING IN THE DRINK PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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.
4-501.114 OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION BOTH DISH MACHINES WERE SANITIZING AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50PPM-100PPM AT SAID DISH MACHINES AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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.
3-501.14 OBSERVED FACILITY INADEQUATELY COOLING TCS FOODS, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION ABOUT 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WERE COOLING ON A RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CHEF STATES "CHICKEN WINGS WERE MADE IN THE MORNING AND PLACED ON RACKS TO COOL." SAID TCS FOODS WERE AT 75F DURING THE INSPECTION AT 3PM. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW TCS FOODS TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURES AND WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE METHOD OF COOLING, SUCH AS, AN ICE BATH OR BLAST CHILL AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT THE COOLING PROCESS AND AT ALL TIMES. CHEF DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.