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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 25, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOIL ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 18, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 28Chemicals
Official wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER DOES NOT EXCEED 100 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
OBSERVED MORE THAN 10 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY 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.
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOIL ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SERVER AREA BY POP AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 18, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING --WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DIRT AND DUSTY WALLS ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BAR.
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
NOTED LIGHTING ABOVE THE WARMING UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 23, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL 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 MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESRAINTS TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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 DIRT ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS TRHOUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLORRS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS 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 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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.