SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Mar 16, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF LENTIL SOUP THAT WAS COOKED YESTERDAY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 59F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. 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 A TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED BENEATH THE GRILL STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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 DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
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.
CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.
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 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 13, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS 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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN WINDOWSILL NEAR ENTRANCE FREE OF DEAD INSECTS.
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 TABLEWARE IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TABLEWARE IN AN ARE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS WHERE TABLEWARE WILL NOT BE CONTAMINATED.
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 MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 16, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
15 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK FOUND WITH A PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE WITH SOILED TOWELS AND GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF THE SINK BLOCKING ITS ACCESSIBILITY. MANAGER REMOVED ALL. 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 THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CUCUMBER SALAD AT 48F, EGGPLANT SALAD AT 52.7F, TABOULI SALAD AT 51F, HUMMUS AT 48.9F, SPINACH PIE AT 53.9F ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
FACILITY UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. COOLER NOTED AT 57.7F WITH TCS FOODS SUCH AS SPINACH PIE AT 53.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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.
ALL FOOD PREPARER'S WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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.
KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS ON THE FRONT COOKS LINE.ALSO NOTED THE RICE SCOOP WITH ITS HANDLE INSIDE THE RICE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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.
BLACKEN, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR PREP AND DISH HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST REPLACE ALL CAULKING.----CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THE DISH WASHING STATION. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST 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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING/ICE DISPENSING MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. MUST 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 A 1/2 CHICKEN, COOKED ON A PLATE ON SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL HELD AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 87.2F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR GREATER AND VARIOUS MEANS OF HOT HOLDING. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
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.
ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PASTRIES BEING SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING ANY ALLERGEN INGREDIENTS.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR RUGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CLEAN KABOB SPEAR UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUGS, PROPERLY STORE IN A NON-FOOD CONTACT AREA AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CONTAMINATED UTENSILS.----MUST NOT STORE HANGING CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FOOD CONTACT BLADE. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST.
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.
NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2562529 DATED 08/22/2022 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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.