SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Short Form Complaint
Jul 29, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONL
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(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, 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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 12, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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 FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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 GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, 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.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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 SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 31, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAT 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CONTAINERS.
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 THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. 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.
2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 23, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAT 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CONTAINERS.
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 GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE WOK PREP AREA OF THE KICHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/19/2023, REPORT #2574535: #38: OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SIDE OF THAT SAME DOOR UNDER THE WINDOW THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. ALSO, AN OPENING IN THE CONCRETE BY THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEFORE THE SCREEN DOOR THAT NEEEDS TO BE SEALED. #49: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN BASMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP. #55: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. #58: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL PENDING VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH A READY TO FOOD ITEM (PORKY STICKY-RICE TAMALE) PACKED IN A TO GO CONTAINER FOR A CONSUMER WITH THEIR BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS'; MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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 4 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 8-10 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE.THE LIVE ROACHES WERE UNDER THE PIPES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASMENT FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH 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 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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.