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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Feb 24, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WHEELS AND BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. SOME LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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 24, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 2, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MINI COOLER AT 54.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. TCS FOODS WERE PLACED IN COOLER THE DAY OF THE INSPECTION, SO WERE MEETING COMPLIANCE. A TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL TO CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE REFRIGERATOR REACH AND MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 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 THREE SQUIRT BOTTLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME 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 AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR 8 WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 TH FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED 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, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 25, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND THE TWO DOUBLE DOORS IN THE CAFETERIA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOORS ON THE SIDES AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MENTIONED DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL MENTIONED DOORS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE PIPES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED 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.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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.
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLERS ON THE FRONT SELF SERVICE LINE AND INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 21, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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.
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLERS ON THE FRONT SELF SERVICE LINE AND INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND THE TWO DOUBLE DOORS IN THE CAFETERIA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOORS ON THE SIDES AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MENTIONED DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL MENTIONED DOORS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE PIPES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED 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 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2591007 DATED ON 03/14/2024 NOT CORRECTED. #16-STILL OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY 7-42-090, 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, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 14, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MINI REFRIGERATORS AT 47.0F AND 55.0F ON THE FRONT SELF SERVICE LINE. THE MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE AND THE UNIT MET COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO 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 NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLERS ON THE FRONT SELF SERVICE LINE AND INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN, IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE WALL, AND BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, 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 THE PIPES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED 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 BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. 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.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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.