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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Mar 30, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 55F, CHORIZO AT 46F, COOKED YUCA PLANT AT 45F, EMPANADAS AT 45F, AND CHICKEN AND POTATO STEW AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 13, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL 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 AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT JUICE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE, DETAIL 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 DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST 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 BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE WASH AND RINSE SIGNAGE AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REVERSED. RINSE BIN MUST BE AT THE ATTACHED DRAINBOARD SIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SWITCH SIGNAGE.
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.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND AT THE DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED.-----DIRTY FLOOR SURROUNDING THE DISH ROOM GREASE TRAP.----DIRTY WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576929 NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-7-23 #39- NOTED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT THE DINING AREA NOT PROTECTED.. MUST RELOCATE EQUIPMENT TO A MORE PROTECTED AREA PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE REFRIGERATIONS.#47-NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#47- NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#55- NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS STEAK AND EGG NOT REMINDED ON THE MENU FOR ITS CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO REMIND ALL FOODS THAT MAY BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE COOKS LINE METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MUST NOT USE TOWELS AS LINER FOR DISHROOM GREASE TRAP. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.
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.