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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Oct 30, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS HUMMUS AND SWEETS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN AND FOOD PROCESSOR NOTED DIRTY. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 25, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 15, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK ADJACENT TO RESTROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
3-302.12--OBERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, MARGARINE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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 THE WALL EXHAUST FAN IN THE REAR SOUTHWEST AREA OF THE PREMISES NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF THE REAR EXHAUST FAN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DISPLAY COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVEN, STOVE, MIXER ETC), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HANDSINK.
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 WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE 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.
6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THAT HAVE STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, AND BEHIND, UNDER, AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2607153 DATED:11/08/2024. WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES;WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF COCKROACHES: 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH CRACKS AND CREVICES OF THE FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE,4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE 2 CENTER TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH THE WINDOW LEDGE INSIDE THE WASHROOM LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE REAR PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON SIDE OF THE STAND-UP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE OVEN IN SAME PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE STORAGE SHELF NEAR THE REAR MOP SINK AREA ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND THE NORTH GROCERY SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF THE EAST STORAGE SHELF IN THE SAME GROCERY CUSTOMER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 8, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK ADJACENT TO RESTROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, MARGARINE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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 APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING: SHELVES BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA/DISPLAY, INSIDE OF STAINLESS STEEL ROLLING CARTS, AND ON TOP OF COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN INTERIOR OF LOWER MECHANICAL COMPONENT AND ON SOUTH END OF STORE IN REAR GROCERY AREA ON SHELVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DISPLAY COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVEN, STOVE, MIXER ETC), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HANDSINK.
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 LEAKING PIPE AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP HANDSINK ADJACENT TO RESTROOM. 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.
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE 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.
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THAT HAVE STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, AND BEHIND, UNDER, AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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.