ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jan 22, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 20, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. 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.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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, May 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 8, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS EGGS, PORK, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH CELL PHONES IN HAND FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN PUT PHONES ON PREP TABLE AND TAKES ORDERS AND PREPARE FOOD ORDER WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.HANDS WERE WASHED DURING INSPECTION(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 158.2F-160.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE ALSO PRODUCING HOT WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. 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.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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.
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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, May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 12, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E POTATOES, EGGS, DAIRY, TURKEY, SAUSAGE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON CITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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.
MALE FOOD HANDLER MULTI TASKING, PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. WHEN HAVING HIM STOP AND WASH HIS HANDS, HE WENT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AND RINSED HIS HANDS (NO SOAP) FOR A FEW SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
FOOD HANDLER PUTTING GLOVES ON AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. ALSO, WORKING IN GLOVES THAT WERE TORN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND TO IMMEDIATELY CHANGE GLOVES WHEN THEY BECOME TORN/WORN.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 21, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11 OBSERVED A FLAT TOP GRILL AND PANINI PRESS NOT STORED UNDER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED WHEN IN USE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO 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.