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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Sep 9, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE OF THE SINKS IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. 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 PEELING PAINT IN THE BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT
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, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 19, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE FIRST HANDSINK BY THE WINDOW IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THIS SINK.
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 STOPPER LEVER AT THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING WATER; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND NO COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE SECOND SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET KNOB.
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.
WALL COVING MISSING FROM THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE SINKS AND TOILET IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING ALONG THE WALLBASE WHERE NEEDED.
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, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 19, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.13 : MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,LUNCH ROOM AND PRE- K 103,LOOSE WALL BASE IN KITCHEN & PRE- K 104.
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
4-301.14 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER BOTH OVENS IF ARE MORE THAN 75KW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CEILING VENTILATION THAT IS OPERATED BY A SWITCH ON WALL ABOVE BOTH ELECTRICAL OVENS.OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL VENTILATION HOOD OVER BOTH OVENS.ENGINEER STATES THAT THEY INSTALLED THIS UNIT ABOVE BOTH OVENS THAT EXTENDS TO THE ROOF.MUST PROVIDE APPROVAL FROM BUILDING DEPT THAT THIS IS SUFFICIENT.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER AT 3RD FL. GIRL'S FIRST SINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE TO STAY ON LONGER IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.
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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN SOME DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K 103.
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, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 12, 2024
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM & LOW HOT WATER AT 3RD FL. GIRL'S FIRST SINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE TO STAY ON LONGER IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.
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.
MUST REPLACE TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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 SOME DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K 103.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,LUNCH ROOM AND PRE- K 103,LOOSE WALL BASE IN KITCHEN & PRE- K 104.
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 NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER BOTH OVENS IF ARE MORE THAN 75KW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CEILING VENTILATION THAT IS OPERATED BY A SWITCH ON WALL ABOVE BOTH ELECTRICAL OVENS.OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL VENTILATION HOOD OVER BOTH OVENS.ENGINEER STATES THAT THEY INSTALLED THIS UNIT ABOVE BOTH OVENS THAT EXTENDS TO THE ROOF.MUST PROVIDE APPROVAL FROM BUILDING DEPT THAT THIS IS SUFFICIENT.
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.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GREEN BEANS,CHICKEN TACO,MILK,TURKEY,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-MOTOR OF OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LEDGE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT SERVING WINDOW AND BEHIND MILK COOLER.DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR UNDER LAUNDRY BAG,ON DOLLIE WITH BOTTLES OF WATER,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS.LOCKER ROOM ON FLOOR NEAR TABLE.LUNCH ROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO JANITORS CLOSET AND UNDER TABLE AGAINST WALL.PRE-K ROOM 103-ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO BOX OF PAPER,IN TOILET ROOM INSIDE OF CABINET AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO SAME,ON SHELVING UNITS AT EASLE,PUZZLES AND ON TEACHER OPEN SHELVING UNIT BEHIND DESK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/12/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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
MUST ELEVATE CRATES OF FOODS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 2, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEAN DIP AND DELI TURKEY SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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 A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE OUTER DOOR IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM #103. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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 RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR(KITCHEN). ALSO NOTED THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE SINK IN THE TEACHER LOUNGE IS LOW. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES.
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.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CANS WITH LID IN 1ST FL. STAFF WOMEN'S & UNISEX KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS AND GIRLS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED..
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 NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER BOTH OVENS THAT ARE MORE THAN 75KW MUST PROVIDE 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.