ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Apr 22, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS PREPARED IN AREA.
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.
OBSERVED FLOOR AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SIDE AT THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 21, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALLS AND CEILING AREAS THAT ARE JUST WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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.
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS BEING STORED BEYWEEN THE WALL AND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ANOTHER STORAGE OPTION THAT DOES NOT RISK CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN UTENSILS.
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 THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK WHEN RUNNING LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE LOCKER AREA IN THE EMPLOYEE SEATING AREA IN THE BASEMENT AS WELL AS IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING WHERE THE SODA DISPENCING SET UP IS LOCATED.
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 SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 14, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE SLIGHTLY SOILED, LOCATED IN BASEMENT RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOTTOM STAIRS. FACILITY MUST 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.
INSECT CONTROL DEVICE (SMALL BLUE/YELLOW RECTANGLE PROSTRIPS) IS OVER/NEAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND BARS THROUGHOUT. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. MANAGER RELOACTED DEVICE.
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.
ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
BOTTLE OF WINE STORED IN ICE BIN LOCATED IN BAR. ICE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. MANAGER OF THE BAR RELOCATED BOTTLE OF WINE.
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.