OBSERVED SCOOPS AND SPOONS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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 LEAK FROM BASE OF LOOSE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN 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.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP STORED IN BUCKET IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR STORE APPROPRIATELY TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON BOTH FAN COVERS OF UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBO IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 5, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR GRINDER FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
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 CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA SECOND FLOOR ELEVATED AND ORGANIZE AT ALL TIMES.
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 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 26, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PRODUCE REAR PREP AREA, REAR MEAT GRINDER AND SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. 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 DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED BEHIND BUTCHER AREA. 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.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WAHIG SINK IN REAR GRINDER FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
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.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR 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 CLUTTER AND UNUCESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA SECOND FLOOR ELEVATED AND ORGANIZE AT ALL TIMES.
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 CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT COUNTER AREA AND 2ND FLOOR KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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 OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENT. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST 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.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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.