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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Aug 27, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM COOLER FANS IN THE OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRY FOO DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 4, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
: BOTH DINING ROOM EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS AND KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE OUTDOORS WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLDS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL DOORS.
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.
6-201.11--- NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----OPENING/HOLE AROUND PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL ALL. : 6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 23, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF THE BAR ICE MACHINE BIN DIRTY. 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.
BOTH DINING ROOM EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS AND KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE OUTDOORS WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLDS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL DOORS.
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.
TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. 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.
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-12-23 REPORT #2578525 NOT CORRECTED #16-: NOTED INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.#47-: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AND PREP SINK.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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE. MUST PROVIDE BOTH. 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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.