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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.13 : OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE 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, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PACKAGED AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA WHERE BEANS ARE PACKAGED MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PRODUCE 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.13 : OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE 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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN MEAT & PRODUCE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 7, 2025
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HIM WIPING HIS NOSE WITH HIS HAND, THEN WENT INTO THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND GOT A CONTAINER OF PEPPERS AND PLACED THEM IN STYRO FOAM CONTAINERS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN CARNITAS KITCHEN MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS, SUCH AS 50LBS.COOKED STEAK AT 46.6°F-50.0°F INSIDE OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA DATED 11/6/25 AND 6LBS. CUT CANTALOUPE-53.2F.7LBS. CUT PAPYA-52.5F.1LBS. CUT GUAVA-59.0F.3LBS. CUT PINEAPPLES IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.67LBS. $634.(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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AT 52.5°F WITH TCS READY TO EAT /CUT PRODUCE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED ITEMS AND WILL GOING FORWARD PLACING PRODUCE INSIDE OF DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. (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.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TAQUERIA 2- DOOR PREP COOLER, MEAT DISPLAY UNITS IN BUTCHER AREA, PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR MUST PROVIDE 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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN ALL PREP AREAS (SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TAQUERIA, JUICE BAR, BUTCHER AREA, CARNITA KITCHEN, MOPSINK AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE 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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TAQUERIA STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT & FAN GUARD COVERS.
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 LOWER WALL TRIM IN MEAT & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CARNITAS KITCHEN.
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 REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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 THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE RESTURAUNT SIDE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND BADLY DENTED IN. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
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 THE LOWER REACH IN UNITS IN THE COOKING SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BOTTOM AND IN THE GROOVES OF THE DOOR 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 A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDSINK BEHIND WAIT STATION AREA IN RESTAURANT. 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 A MISSING FAN GUARD IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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 DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.