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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 17, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-202.11: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN DELI AREA AND MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH LEAKS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIALS.
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.
6-201.11: OBSERVED CABINET DOORS IN DELI AREA PEELING AND CRUMBLING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. OBSERVED WALLS
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, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
5-202.11: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN DELI AREA AND MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH LEAKS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIALS.
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.
6-201.11: OBSERVED CABINET DOORS IN DELI AREA PEELING AND CRUMBLING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. OBSERVED WALLS
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.
8-404.13 (B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2633117 DATED 03/26/2026 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LITTER UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL LITTER AND CLEAN AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LITTER UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL LITTER AND CLEAN AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 26, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN DELI AREA AND MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH LEAKS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIALS.
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 FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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 THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2611996 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS; #55-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LITTER UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL LITTER AND CLEAN AREA. #55-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LITTER UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL LITTER AND CLEAN AREA. #56-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED TAPE USED ON COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BACK OF STORE NEAR DELI. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE TAKE AND PROPERLY REPAIR UNIT. OBSERVED DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER WITH BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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 EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD DELI UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN UNIT.
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 EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE 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 UNUSED SOILED ICE MACHINE ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND ORGANIZE OTHER ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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 EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT ON SHLEVING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED HOLES IN PLASTER IN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 5, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE DELI AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER FOR AMBIENT AIR MONITORING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 STICKY FLY TRAPS WITH DEAD FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND ALLOW LICENSED PEST CONTROL TO MAINTAIN ALL DEVICES.
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 SOILED CARDBOARD USED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT ON SHLEVING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED HOLES IN PLASTER IN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585730 NOT CORRECTED; #47- ICE MACHINE DOOR HINGES IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #47-RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN DELI COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #56-VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 27, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
BASINS OF HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM AND BAKERY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASINS
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 THROUGH OUT ENTIRE MEAT CUTTING ROOM NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE MEAT DEBRIS NOTED UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND MEAT GRINDER AND ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 102F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
ICE MACHINE DOOR HINGES IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR 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
VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR 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.