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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Jun 27, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE 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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RUBBER, CLEANABLE MATS, FOR FLOORS TO PREVENT SLIPPING.
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, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 28, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
LARGE, DIRTY TWO DOOR SQUARE OVEN NOT BEING USED IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST 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, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 21, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS ON SITE HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS SUCH AS LENTIL SOUP, PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED CHICKEN ALFREDO ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 PREPARED, PREPACKAGED MEALS SUCH AS CHICKEN ALFREDO ON DISPLAY IN COOLER FOR SALE TO GO NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS.
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.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
NOTED WATER DAMAGED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----NOTED CHIPPING/PEELING WALL PLASTER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY, FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AT THE REAR STORAGE REFRIGERATION UNIT. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9-1-23 REPORT #2581121 NOT CORRECTED. #55- OBSERVED A REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS NO LONGER RELATED TO THE BUSINESS MUST BE REMOVED, INCLUDING LARGE SHEET OF DRYWALL. ALL REMAINING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY. 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.