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The full inspection history
9 inspections
Canvass
Jun 29, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOTH WEATHER STRIPS ON THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS WORN AND IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. 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 THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AS WELLS AS THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP, ESPECIALLY OVER THE DEEP FRYING UNITS. 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 THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF CALCIUM BUILD UP. 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 THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT AT THE MEAT SLICER IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. 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, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 17, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED 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 GAP APPROX 1/4 INCH UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING.
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 A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNIT. 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 A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT UNDER THE SHELVING. 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 LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DRAIN PIPE. 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 A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
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, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 25, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE BARISTA AREA, ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED
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
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS ON HOOD. 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.
5-501.11: OBSERVED RUG UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUG FROM UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
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.
6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND SHELVING CONNECTED TO DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS 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, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 22, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 22, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE 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.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS MILK(48.2F) AND HALF AND HALF(48.7F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $8 WEIGHING 5LBS . 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 SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA AREA OF KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUE
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.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE BARISTA AREA, ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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 RUG UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUG FROM UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS ON HOOD. 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 DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND SHELVING CONNECTED TO DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS 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.
4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP-LINE COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/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.
6-201.11: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS A WALL SURFACE NEAR THE LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 11, 2023
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE PREPLINE AND PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 22LBS OF MIX OF SHREDDED POTATO AND RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 56.8F, 10LBS OF RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 53F, 1LB OF STEAMED BROCCOLINI MEASURED AT 49.3F, 5LBS OF CHEESE AND RAW EGG MIXTURE MEASURED AT 48F. APPROXIMATELY 38 LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $188. 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
SINGLE UNIT REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AREA IS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 50F. UNTI HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPDFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE STICKER REMOVED BY INSPECTOR ONCE PROPERLY FIXED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #22. 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 BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP-LINE COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS A WALL SURFACE NEAR THE LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATINO 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.
DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AND PREPARATION AREA DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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.