OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR DRIVERS ENTRANCE, ON REAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEESS TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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 CLEAN LINENS STORED IN PLASTIC BACK DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN LINEN CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL (MISSING DEFLECTOR COVER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOLIDIFIED GREASE ON THE GROUND OF THE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SOLIDIFIED GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 23, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE STAFF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT REAR EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING, ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO 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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE REAR SPRINKLER ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR).
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, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 26, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 23, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THOSE THAT HANDLE FOOD.
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 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER 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, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 16, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED RICE AND HUMMES IN KITCHEN #16 AND COOKED CHICKEN AT KITCHEN #6. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. MUST SUPPLY SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIOIRTY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005
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 WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THOSE THAT HANDLE FOOD.
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 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP IN DISPENSER AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINK FOR KITCHEN #6. KEEP SOAP SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES AND HANDWASHING SINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. 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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SUBMERGING DISHES AND UTENSILS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AFTER RINSING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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 DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.