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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Aug 7, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DOOR AREA OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
OBSERVED COOLER IN FRONT OF HOT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
OBSERVED WALL IN RESTROOM FOR STAFF WITH DAMAGE ABOVE PAPER TILE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 18, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 ICE SCOOPER STORED IN THE ICE BIN ON TOP OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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.
OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED/DRYING IN MOP SINK AREA/ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.
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 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE/CORRECT.
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, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 30, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
DOUBLE EXIT DOORS IN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM LEFT DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN
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.
EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULTATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND 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.
INDOOR STORAGE REFUSE AREA WITH DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN , FOUL SMELL AND SURROUNDING GROUND NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO REMOVE FOUL SMELL, CLEAN SURROUNDING GROUND AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. AREA NOTED IS ENCLOSED ROOM NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
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
MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE 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.
PLASTIC LINING ON SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF 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 BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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 OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ON SHELVING UNIT UNDER OVEN, ON BOTTTOM SHELVES UNDER PAPER GOODS, ON BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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 ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAITNTAIN.
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 GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.