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13 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 31, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF THE COOKING FRYERS AT THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION. 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.
6-201.11--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ONFLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS AND BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND WALL LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYERS AT THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BREAKFAST PREP STATION. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jul 15, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/FOOD COURT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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 GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF THE COOKING FRYERS AT THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION. 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 GREASE SPILLS ONFLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS AND BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND WALL LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYERS AT THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BREAKFAST PREP STATION. 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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7-2-2026, REPORT #2639289. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 2, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAGE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE READING AN INACCURATE HOT WATER SANITIZNING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 111F. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 25, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON ON SITE REPLENISHED PAPER TOWELS ABOVE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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 HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 117F. HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MUST BE AT LEAST 180F-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. 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.
OBSERVED CUT WATERMELON AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50F SITTING ON ICE IN DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CUT CANTELOPE RANGING FROM 47F-50F, WHIP CREAM AT 52F, SLICED CHEESE CAKES AT 46F. OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT BREAKFAST PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46F-56F SUCH AS DICED TOMATOES, DICED HAM AND SHELLED EGGS. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER LOCATED AT BREAKFAST PREP LINE AT 46.2F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON SIDES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-21-2026, REPORT #2637272. #51-- 5-205.15--OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB HAND SINK LOCATED AT CAFE DELI PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR. #55- 6-201.11--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AT THE CAFE BREAKFAST PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 21, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15--OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB HAND SINK LOCATED AT CAFE DELI PREP LINE. MUST 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.
6-201.11--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AT THE CAFE BREAKFAST PREP LINE. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 16, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING ORDER LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND IS UNABLE TO BE USED. OBSERVED TWO BIG WATER LEAKS COMING FROM THE SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF DURING INSPECTION AND WAS 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 MINOR FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF MICROWAVES LOCATED AT CAFE DINING AREA. 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 MINOR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB HAND SINK LOCATED AT CAFE DELI PREP LINE. MUST 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 HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AT THE CAFE BREAKFAST PREP LINE. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 29, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 10, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PAPER TOWELS WERE STORED IN AN AUTOMATIC DISPENSER AND WERE NOT DISPENSING. EMPLOYEE HAD TO REPLACE BATTERIES FOR PAPER TOWELS TO DISPENSE LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA AND SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 118F. HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MUST BE AT LEAST 180F-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. 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.
OBSERVED HASHBROWNS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 90F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES AT 87F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK-UP AT FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS DRAINING AT 3-COMPARTMENT 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/16/2024, REPORT #2597513. #55--6-201.11--OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SERVING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55--6-501.11--OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 16, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11--OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SERVING LINE. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 9, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORING OF RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED MEAT LOAF IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED NOODLES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND SEPARATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. 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.
OBSERVED DICED HAM AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 72F AT COLD HOLDING COOLER(SERVING LINE). ALSO OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS, SLICED TOMATOES AND SLICED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 66F-72F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT SERVING LINE AT 74F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SERVING LINE. 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-19-2023, REPORT #2583622. #51--OBSERVED SENSOR AT HAND WASHING SINK (MIDDLE) NOT WORKING IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 19, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15--OBSERVED SENSORS AT 2 HAND WASHING SINKS (LEFT & MIDDLE) NOT WORKING IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 19, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 12, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIRNET WHEN PLATING PATRONS MEALS AT ENTREE SERVING LINE. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOWLY AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT ENTREE SERVING LINE. OBSERVED SENSORS AT 2 HAND WASHING SINKS(LEFT&MIDDLE) NOT WORKING IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST 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 FOOD SPILLS UNDER FRYERS LOCATED AT GRILL PREP LINE. 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/17/2022, REPORT #2565434. #55-FOUND DISHWASHING ROOM CLUTTERED.(OLD RACKS, TRAYS.ETGC.) MUST REMOVE OLD CLUTTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHING FACILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
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.