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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 4, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR MIXERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF CABINETS 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS ON FIRST FLOOR, BASEMENT AND WASHROOMS. CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 25, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. FOUND 150 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR MIXERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF CABINETS 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS ON FIRST FLOOR, BASEMENT AND WASHROOMS. CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT 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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
May 8, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN 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, May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT THAT IS IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE EQUIPMENT.
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 UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 31, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RODENT/PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ON THE 1ST FL IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE. 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL AND 1 LARGE BROWN ROACH ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT THAT IS IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE EQUIPMENT.
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 UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.
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 THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578179 DATED 07/03/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#49-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS. -#55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. -#57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.