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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
May 11, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER 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.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES AND 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.
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SELL FLOOR UNDER CHIP DISPLAY RACKS, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 11, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 15, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR; MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON THE SALES FLOOR, REAR STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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 AND DUST BUILD UP FROM COFFEE STATION CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT, POP SLEEVES, FAN GUARD COVERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER
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 PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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 SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX AND GAP IN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND STORAGE.
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 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 7, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND CUSTOMERS TOILET-ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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 TCS READY-TO-EAT FOODS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE SUCH AS 9 LBS. BANANA & STRAWBERRY PUDDINGS.2LBS. TAFFY GRAPES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDES A LIABLE RECEIPT FROM AN APPROVED SUPPLIER. 11LBS. $106.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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. 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS, FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, ALONG WALL BASE NEAR ELECTRICAL PANEL.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND BOTH TOILET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS; RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TREAT PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/24.(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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON THE SALES FLOOR, REAR STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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 AND DUST BUILD UP FROM COFFEE STATION CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT, POP SLEEVES, FAN GUARD COVERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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 PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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 SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX AND GAP IN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND STORAGE.
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 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.