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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Apr 20, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW 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, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 28, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN THE WAREWASHING AREA WHILE NEAR CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RESIDENT AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS (IN THE DINING ROOM AREA) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 CENTER AND RIGHT-MOST DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRAINING FROM SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CENTER AND RIGHT-MOST 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUGS TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE RESIDENT AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS (IN THE DINING ROOM AREA) TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ROOMS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS TO PREVENT OBNOXIOUS ODORS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 23, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN THE WAREWASHING AREA WHILE NEAR CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RESIDENT AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS (IN THE DINING ROOM AREA) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: EGGS AT 51.5F, TURKEY AT 50.5F IN THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER; MILK AT 47.8F, SAUCE AT 49.2F IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS: MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER AT 49.5F INTERNAL, 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT 47.0F INTERNAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAGGED EQUIPMENT ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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 CENTER AND RIGHT-MOST DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRAINING FROM SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CENTER AND RIGHT-MOST 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUGS TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE RESIDENT AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS (IN THE DINING ROOM AREA) TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ROOMS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS TO PREVENT OBNOXIOUS ODORS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 18, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED KNIVES STORED IN GAP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, AS WELL AS SCOOP HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS WITH FLOUR/SUGAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENTILS IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION, AND TO STORE ALL HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTENTS.
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 LEFT MOST SIDE SINK DRAIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN DRAINING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING DRAIN AND MAINTAIN DRAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, LOOSE TRASH, AND LEAVES AROUND THE TRASH HOLDING AREA IN THE REAR ALLEY WAY WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE USUALLY KEPT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE REAR ALLEYWAY WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE USUALLY HELD.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SUCH AS BOWLS AND CUPS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE LOCATION OFF THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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 FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE OF WATER, LIQUIDS, AND FOOD DEBRIS SUCH AS LOOSE LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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.
4-201.11:NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 21, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING 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.
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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 WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE 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.