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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS AND GRILL IN KITCHEN.
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 LEAKING FROM A VALVE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE LARGE COOKING KETTLES IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT WATER VALVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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 SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED CLEANING BY THE STOVE AND FRYERS ALONG THE COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO 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
OBSERVED A STOVE IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE PROOFERS NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OVER STOVE 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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 3, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-904.11: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION 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.
5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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 A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-601.11(A): OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEAR THE PERVERT DOUGH PROOFERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE DROPPINGS. 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.
4-904.11: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION 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.
5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DIPOSAL.
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 A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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.
8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/18/2024, REPORT #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONN7-42-090, 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, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 27, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEAR THE PERVERT DOUGH PROOFERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE DROPPINGS. 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 THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DIPOSAL.
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 A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/18/2024, REPORT #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONN7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-402.12: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER/COMPRESSOR CLOSET IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET 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.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN DRIED GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES 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, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 11, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE SEVERAL COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOODS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE: SPINACH DIP (50.1F), 7 BOTTLES OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM (49.0F), PORK LINKS (45.0F), CHICKEN WINGS (45.0F), PORTIONED BEEF MEAT (49.0F), HALF AND HALF (50.0F), MILK (49.0F-50.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT AT $150. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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 1 LIVE ROACH AND APRROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE SHELF WITH CLEAN PLATES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE AREA WITH THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT: BEHIND THE PIZZA BAKING/ ASSEMBBLY EQUIPMENT, AT THE LOWER BACK OPENING PART OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE PIZZA TOPPING COLD HOLDING UNIT, WHERE THE SPEED RACKS ARE STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA, IN THE WATER & COMPRESSOR ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE UPPER OFFICES, AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE 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 ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER/COMPRESSOR CLOSET IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-204.115 NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO 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 THE SHELF UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN DRIED GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 ADULTERATED FOOD, A MOUSE DROPPING AND A BLACK PEEBLE INSIDE THE SALT STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCTS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOUR REFRIGERATORS ON SITE. THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM BOILING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD (50.0F), PREP COOLER #3 ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE (55.0F), DESSERT COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (51.0F), AND COOLER AT THE COFFEE/BEVERAGE STATION NEAR THE DINING AREA (57.0F). ALL MENTIONED COLD HOLDING UNITS HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON ALL UNITS. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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 A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES 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.