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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Aug 25, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE 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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN. 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.
OBSERVED THE WASHROOMS FIXTURES AND FLOOR DIRTY. 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.
OBSERVE THE INTERIOR GARBAGE CAN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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 INSIDE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. NOTED THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY UNDERNEATH SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 31, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.
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.
5-205.15 MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BROWNISH PUTTY FROM DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PUTTY.
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.
6-501.16 MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Dec 31, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,ON FLOOR IN MOTOR ROOM NEAR AIR COMPRESSOR & CONTROL PANEL BOX.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO SALT MELT,SODA PALLET AND MOTOR ROOM UNDER CONTROL PANEL. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/19/24.(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.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE ON SALES FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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 DEBRIS & DUST BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS,PREP TABLES,3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN LARGE PREP 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.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BROWNISH PUTTY FROM DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PUTTY.
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 CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE TREE BRANCHES AND LEAVES ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2570962 2/8/23 NOT CORRECTED-#53- 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CAN IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. #55-6-501.12 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES(STORAGE AREA,UNDERNEATH DISPLAY SHELVING, PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER). MUST ALSO CLEAN CHIP DISPLAY SHELVING AND COUNTER TOP OF COFFEE SELF SERVE AREA.#56- 6-303.11 : OBSERVED 2 OF THE LIGHT BURNT OUT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTIAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.