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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 13, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES (TOP AND BOTTOM AREA), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
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.
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD 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, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 6, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO LABELS OR FADED LABELS ON SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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 PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND ON LIVE ROACH ON THE LOWER WALL NEAR THE UTILITY SINK AND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMER, WOK STATION, FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES (TOP AND BOTTOM AREA), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, CONDIMENT/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE, AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, DHSHMACHINE, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK 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.
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD 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, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 27, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED 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 SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES' CLEAN AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 5, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE TWO 2 COMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 28, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES DURING THE INSPECTION. THE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON THE LOWER WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND SUGGESTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE MENTIONED AREAS TO HELP ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL AFTER THE MENTIONED SURFACES HAVE BEEN DEEP CLEANED. 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.
6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE LOWER WALLS. ALSO NOTED AREA JUST AT THE BAR ENTRANCE WHERE THE TEA IS PREPARED A BUILD UP OF TEA DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT 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, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 8, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE LOWER WALLS. ALSO NOTED AREA JUST AT THE BAR ENTRANCE WHERE THE TEA IS PREPARED A BUILD UP OF TEA DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT 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, May 8, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 25, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 25, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 18, 2023
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND RETAIN ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2571525 DATED; 2/21/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #37 OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN THAT ARE NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER. #38 OBSERVED REAR EXIT AND SCREEN DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. #47 OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS TO THE THREE DOOR COOLER HOLDING THE DIM SUM ITEMS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, STEAMERS, PREP TABLES, FLOOR MIXER, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED UNDER SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.#55 OBSERVED A SMALL AREA OF THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHE IN NEED OF GROUTING AS STANDING WATER IS BETWEEN A FEW FLOOR TILE; INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL ITEMS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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