SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Sep 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, 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, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 9, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 1, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES BELOW HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES AT 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR RAW FOOD BEING SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 30, 2024
No Entry
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE CORNER WHERE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING 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 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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 30, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 15, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE CORNER WHERE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING 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 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 7, 2023
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO pH METER ON THE PREMISES OR A RECENT pH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A pH METER TO TEST EACH BATCH OF SUSHI RICE OR HAVE THE pH TESTED BY A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO pH METER ON THE PREMISES OR A RECENT pH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A pH METER TO TEST EACH BATCH OF SUSHI RICE OR HAVE THE pH TESTED BY A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND BAR. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH AROUND THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST 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.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR MOTOR HOUSING OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC PLATE. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES, STOVE AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.