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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint
Jun 5, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
Obstructed hand wash sink, observed cook using hand sink as a prep sink, rinsing utensils, filling up containers for cooking, towels and rags placed in sink, instructed not to use hand wash sink for other than hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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.
No discard date on wrapped deli sandwiches at grab and go cooler, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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.
wrapped deli sandwiches not labeled properly, inspected to label according to health code, ie.
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.
Food handler not wearing hair restrains. instructed to wear.
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, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 18, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. MUST REMVOE DRIED FOOD 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.
5-501.115 OBSERVED REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER, BOXES, CRATES, MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ALL THROUGHOUT GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
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.
6-501.13 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS INCLUDING GROCERY 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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.
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEREN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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 8, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, ITALIAN BEEF, NACHO CHEESE, CORN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.PIC PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.
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 APPROXIMAELY 20 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE BLACK FLIES FLYRING THROUGHOUT PREP, CASHIER AREA, STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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.
OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. MUST REMVOE DRIED FOOD 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.
OBSERVED REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER, BOXES, CRATES, MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ALL THROUGHOUT GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
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 ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS INCLUDING GROCERY 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 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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 TO PROVIDE ALLEREN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, TABLES AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE MANAGER PROVIDED A HAIR NET DURING THE INSPECTION.
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.