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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 12, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND ELECTRIC OVEN AT LOWER LEVEL AND ELECTRIC BREAD OVEN AT 1ST FLOOR NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.MUST PLACE UNDER EXHAUST HOOD OR NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS(VENT DEPARTMENT)FOR INSPECTION/APPROVAL.
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, May 12, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 5, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES AT HAND SINK AREAS AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ISSUED AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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.
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLERS AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
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
FOUND ELECTRIC OVEN AT LOWER LEVEL AND ELECTRIC BREAD OVEN AT 1ST FLOOR NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.MUST PLACE UNDER EXHAUST HOOD OR NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS(VENT DEPARTMENT)FOR INSPECTION/APPROVAL.
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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNUSED STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR SAID COOLER.
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 27, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 19, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BASEMENT SANDWICH PREP AREA AND 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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 UNUSED STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR SAID COOLER.
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 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 13, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 6, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS.
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.
DELI AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DELI 3-COMPARMENT SINK.
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.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2607451 DATED ON 11/15/24 NOT CORRECTED-#55 DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALSO THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, #57 ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 15, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
12 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE TWO CAKES(READY TO EAT PRODUCTS)IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.ONE CAKE HAD UNKNOWN PARTICLES ON TOP INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS PROTECTED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COUNTER AT DELI SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION (EMPTY BOTTLES) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, AND MEAT DEPARTMENT(PREP AREA), OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING UNITS.UPON MY REQUEST SANITIZING SOLUTION WAS PROVIDED ON BOTH SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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 AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT,ALSO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT DELI ETC. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN ACCROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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 COVER FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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.
DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALSO THROUGHOUT BASEMENT 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
EMPLOYEES BAG,SWEATER ETC STORED AT PREP DELI AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA,PROVIDE A LOCKER ROOM.
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.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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.