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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Complaint
Jun 18, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA WITH MULTIPLE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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.
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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 18, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 12, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE DISPLAY COOLER IN NEED OF SOME CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS (PREPACKAGED MEATS,MILK, AND EGGS).
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 DELI PREP AREA A LITTLE CLUTTERED. MUST ORGANIZE FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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 KNIFE DRYING RACK IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST, ALSO COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR
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 REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR DELI AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM BASES OF ALL UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OR DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND OR AROUND EQUIPMENT AND OR TABLES: THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA... THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER SHELVING... THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOBART MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
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 KNIFE DRYING RACK IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST, ALSO COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.
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 REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR DELI AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM BASES OF ALL UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OR DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND OR AROUND EQUIPMENT AND OR TABLES: THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA... THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER SHELVING... THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOBART MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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 THE FAN VENTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST: THE MEAT PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER...THE DAIRY WALK IN UNIT... AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE VENT FAN GUARD HANGING WHERE THE FIVE VENTS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.
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 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 6, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX 20-30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL IN BEHIND THE RACKS IN THE REAR PRODUCE AREA...APPROX 20-25 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL AT THE SODA STORAGE AREA...APPROX 15-20 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE OVEN UNIT IN THE DELI AREA...APPROX 20-30 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM CLOSET AND CORNER NEXT TO THE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE BY THE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 5/13/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 THE KNIFE DRYING RACK IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST, ALSO COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.
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 REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR DELI AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM BASES OF ALL UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OR DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND OR AROUND EQUIPMENT AND OR TABLES: THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA... THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER SHELVING... THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOBART MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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 THE FAN VENTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST: THE MEAT PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER...THE DAIRY WALK IN UNIT... AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE VENT FAN GUARD HANGING WHERE THE FIVE VENTS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.
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 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 2, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 26, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR GROCERY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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.
CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT, FISH AND PRODUCE DEPARTMENTS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN AND OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
LADIES TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVER WASTE CANS INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 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 IN PRODUCE AND IN GROCERY DEPARTMENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVES AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED 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 EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST 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.
LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
AIR VENTS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.