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5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
4-102.11 OBSERVED SOILED BLACK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO ELEVATE ITESM AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR 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(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY OVENS LOCATED IN THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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
6-303.11 OUT C 04/13/2026 OBSERVED BURNED OUT/MISSING BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID SPACES 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 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 13, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
9 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED (IN USE) HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE 148.2F INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE, REPAIR TO PROPERLY SANITIZE KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS AS REQUIRED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION. (180F) MUST MAINTAIN. 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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES (FERMENTATION, AGING, REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, ETC) PERFORMED ON-SITE WITH FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. SPECIALIZED PROCESSES MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE CONDUCTING SUCH OPERATIONS WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. MAINTAINED ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED VARIANCE AND DEVELOP HACCP PLAN AND MAINTAIN. ROP EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FERMENTED RELISH, TOMATOES, SQUASH, VARIETY PEPPERS, LEEKS, AND(ROP) LAMB, BEEF, AND CHICKEN PARTS. 600LBS OF SAID FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN CONDEMNED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. TOTAL COST $1500.APPROXIMATELY 350LBS OF SAID FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN VOLUNTARILY DICARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL COST $1000 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 ROP PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, BEEF, VEGTABLES STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA VACCUUM PACKAGED WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. SAID FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION CITATION INFORMATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ASSORTED BAKED PASTRIES (LEMON CREAM CHEESE DANISH, CHOCOLATE BABKA) LOCATED ON TOP OF DISPLAY CASING WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING, EXPOSING FOOD TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.PIC REMOVED ITEMS VOLUNTARILY AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 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 FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 SOILED BLACK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO ELEVATE ITESM AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR 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 INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY OVENS LOCATED IN THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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 BURNED OUT/MISSING BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID SPACES 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 13, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Mar 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 21, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR 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.