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4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 27, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 MOLDED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.
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 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 18, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(B).
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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 MOLDED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.
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 MILK CRATES AND BREAD SHIPPERS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE ON PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT HAS TAKEN SEVERAL MINUTES FOR HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN HOT AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OILETS IN ALTERNATIVE STAFF WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FREEING OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF BROWN TOWELING IN TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES 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.
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2025 · Original Source
License
May 14, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING TCS READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH NO GLOVES. FOOD HANDLERS BLENDED COOKED CARROTS IN FOOD PROCESSOR AND WAS ADDING INGREDIENTS TO PROCESSOR. FOOD ITEM WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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 HANDSINK IN DISH AREA INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOT HOOKED UP. OBSERVED HANSINKS IN DIETARY STAFF WASHROOMS INOPERABLE. SINKS ARE COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS. OTHER WASHROOM FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO STAFF. ALL HANDSINKS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND HAVE HOT WATER, SOAP AND TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA (8-10) FLYING AROUND DRAIN WITH BACK UP OF SEWAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND BREAD SHIPPERS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE ON PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT HAS TAKEN SEVERAL MINUTES FOR HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN HOT AT ALL TIMES.
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 DRAIN LINE UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH SEWAGE BACK UP. SINK MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL DRAIN IS CORRECTED WITH NO BACK UP. 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.
TOILETS IN ALTERNATIVE STAFF WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FREEING OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF BROWN TOWELING IN TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES 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.
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST 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.