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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Jun 25, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- MILK, EGGS, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT COOK TO ORDER PREP AREA AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT ML DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS 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.
WALLS NOT CLEAN AT COOK TO ORDER AREA AND DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS 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, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 14, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM OUTSIDE SMALL KITCHEN WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK REACHED APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 21, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 14, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE RACKS AND STORING SILVERWARER AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 125.9F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT A COLD RUNNING WATER PETAL TO MIX IN TOO HOT TO WASH HANDS.MUST HAVE AT 100.F-120.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:20 A.M.TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS AT HAND SINK NOW THE HOT WATER IS 106.6F.
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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND , ON UPPER WALLS & CEILING,FLOOR DRAINS & LEGS OF DISH SCRAPE SINK,IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, MOPSINK AREA, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE SMALL LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/14/24.(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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER UPPER LEFT DOOR.
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN MAIN KITCHEN-ON GRILL TABLE.2ND FL. KITCHEN- UNUSED EQUIPMENT-FRYER CABINET,LOWER STORAGE CABINETS IN 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.
MUST REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO DINING 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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN KITCHEN -DAIRY WALK IN COOLER DAMAGED WALL BASE,WALK IN COOLER #1.
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
MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.
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 14, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 6, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 2, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
No valid certificate for food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, sausage...), Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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.
High temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, Final rinse temp at 135f, machine was being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper final rinse temp. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.
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.