Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 6, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Butterfly
1139-1143 W Grand Ave
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5 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 30, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS BBQ EEL 70F, 3 LBS JUMBO SHRIMP 98F, 3 LBS FISH 101F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE STORED IN SUSHI PREP AREA ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @ 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD AT THIS TIME.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BULK CONTAINERS ARE STORED, FLYING THROUGHOUT SUSHI PREP, MAIN PREP AREA ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOKLINE DETACHED, TORN GASKETS ON COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT SUSHI PREP AND MAIN PREP AREA, AND 2 DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER LOCATED IN BAR WITH EXCESSIVE TAPE MENDING BASE OF UNIT AND ON DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND ICEMACHINE, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SMALL OVEN LOCATED IN SUSHI PREP, MICROWAVE IN BAR, ROLLING CART IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MUST MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS .
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UPSTAIRS DRY/LIQUOR STORAGE SPACE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST AND ALLOW PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 9, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ROLLING CART IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 25, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE BUS TRAYS FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, GREASE TRAP, STORAGE SHELVES, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ROLLING CART.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER POOLING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 30, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source