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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
May 6, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 7, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
13 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE COOKED,STORED AND SERVED. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN 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.
WE OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F,47.6F AND 50F.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 1-6-2025.ALSO FOUND 6 CONTAINERS OF SOLID LARD FROM COOKED PORK STORED IN PUBLIC VIEW ON TOP SERVING BUTCHER'S DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMP OF 60F. COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. BOTH FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 26.VALUE 28. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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 NOT USE CARDBOARD ON TOP SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.REMOVE,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.
LEAKING FAUCET KNECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA.REPAIR ISSUE.
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.
DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,RELEASE WATER ON FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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.
MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF BUTCHER'S AREA. REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES.
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.
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ARE EXPIRED,MUST RENEW EVERY THREE YEARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO MUST PROVIDE SAID CERTIFICATE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.
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.
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED 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, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
BROKEN CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,IN BASEMENT 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.
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA PIPE IS LEAKING. ALSO CONDENSER UNIT AT DISPLAY COOLER AT SAME AREA WITH ICE BUILD-UP(SOUTH END OF THE UNIT)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
BROKEN CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,IN BASEMENT 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.
FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SERVING COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA: CEVICHE AT TEMP OF 48.7F; HAM AT TEMP 47F; RAW CHICKEN LEGS AT TEMP OF 48.6F; FRESH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45F 47F FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUNDS 115,VALUE:371 COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING CEVICHE(RAW FOOD) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN CONTAINER ON TOP THE DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH 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.