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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Aug 10, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. 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.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 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.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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.
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE 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, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 6, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE 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.
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF INTERIOR TOILET BOWL INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. -------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE 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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARD WITH DEAD INSECTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 26, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN STANDING COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND STANDING GLASS DOOR COOLERS ON SIDE. ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETER PRESENT IN INTERIOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
4-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS ON STANDING COOLER AND STANDING FREEZER IN BACK BY WINDOW. REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
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.
6-501.19 OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR TO REAR BATHROOM REMAINED OPEN. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS TO ALL BATHROOM FACILITIES.
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.
6-501.114 MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA AND STORAGE AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS.
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 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 18, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN STANDING COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND STANDING GLASS DOOR COOLERS ON SIDE. ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETER PRESENT IN INTERIOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS ON STANDING COOLER AND STANDING FREEZER IN BACK BY WINDOW. REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
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 BATHROOM DOOR TO REAR BATHROOM REMAINED OPEN. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS TO ALL BATHROOM FACILITIES.
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 DEBRIS AND LEAF CLUTTER BUILD UP IN DUMPSTER AREA. MAINTAIN AREA CLEAR OF DEBRIS.
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 WEBS, DUST BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILINGS, WINDOW SILLS, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR HALL AND PREP AREA. MAINTAIN AREAS FREE AND CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #25722539 ISSUED ON 03-09-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #49 - OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES #55 - OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
WRITE THE COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS ON ALL STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE EASILY IDENTIFIABLE.
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 FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE BINS, AND SHELVES. MAINTAIN AREAS CLEAN OF FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS.
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 MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN FRONT. COS.
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.