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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jul 6, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN
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 LOOSE COLD-WATER HANDLE AT PREP AREA HANDSINK. 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.
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE PEELING AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, 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.
WATER DAMAGED TO THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PAINT AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -THE BASEBOARD IS MISSING FROM THE WALL IN THE FRONT BY THE DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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.
CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Apr 22, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE COOK NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES HANDLING THE FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND FOR MALE EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACK IN THE FRONT WITH THE CONTAINERS OF BUTTER WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -
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 DEBRIS/LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS/LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA 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.
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.
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 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 23, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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.
OBSERVED DEBRIS/LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS/LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA 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.
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.
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 FISH NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW), USING REFRIGERATION OR MICROWAVE.
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 FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE COOK NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES HANDLING THE FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND FOR MALE EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE 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.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACK IN THE FRONT WITH THE CONTAINERS OF BUTTER WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
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, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 11, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (KRAB LEGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOOD HANLDER BLEW INTO A GLOVE WITH THEIR MOUTH AND THEN PUT THE GLOVE ON TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOOD (SEAFOOD BOIL); WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND REFRAIN FROM BLOWING INTO GLOVES BEFORE PUTTING THEM ON. FOOD HANDLER WASHED THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,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 DEAD BUGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: ON THE SHEET TRAY WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON A BOX STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A CLEAR, BULK FOOD CONTAINER OF CUT POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SEAFOOD IN UNCOVERED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.
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.
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SAID SHELVING UNITS WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, CORROSION RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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 HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD HANDLING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS 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 PIECE OF CARDBOARD BOX ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.