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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
May 6, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLE WITHOUT COVERING AS WELL FRONT HOUSE EMPLOYEE EATING MUFFIN NEAR BREAD STORAGE AND HOT HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEE EATING AND BEVERAGES AWAY FROM FOOD IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-601.11 OBSERVED SEASONED BREADING STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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.
4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM IN BETWEEN USES.
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 OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE LID TORN WITH INTERNAL INSULATION EXPOSED AND SPILLING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED DIPPER WELL ON HANDWASHING SIDE OF SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDE OF BREAD WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 17, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 0PPM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 50PPM AND 100PPM TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANIZE KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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 FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (3 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES, PORTIONED, HASH, DICED HAM, LIQUID EGGS, 2 DOZEN EGGS, 3 LBS CHORIZO. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGED BETWEEN 49-55F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA @52F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOOD (DICED HAM, CHORIZO, POTATOES). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR 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.
OBSERVED SEASONED BREADING STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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 WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM IN BETWEEN USES.
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 CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE LID TORN WITH INTERNAL INSULATION EXPOSED AND SPILLING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED DIPPER WELL ON HANDWASHING SIDE OF SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.
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 DEBRIS ALONG SIDE OF BREAD WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 11, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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.
FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 22, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-16-23 INSPECTION # 2571316: VIOLATION 55 .OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.V58. OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.
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
FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BEING.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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.