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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 24, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREA.
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 EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, PIPES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
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 : MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS.
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
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE AREA.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 17, 2026
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER EATING IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO EAT IN A DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.(COS)
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
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 A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS OBSERVED POOLING LIQUID JUICE ON PLASTIC WRAP OF A PAN OF APPX. 2LBS COOKED BARLEY STORED UNDERNEATH THAWING HAMS ON ROLLING CART INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.APPX. 2LBS. $15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER NOR DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS IN BEST OF LOCAL KITCHEN (EGGS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER OF ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN OVERFLOW STORAGE AREA,ALSO.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,COFFEE ,BURGERS & BURRITO, SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/17/26.(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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOWLS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOR PLACE IN DISH MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE 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.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, PIPES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS.
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
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE AREA.
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 ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER 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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 1, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.5-54.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HAM(48.4-54.5F), BACON(50.7F), HARD BOILED EGG CRUMBLES(51.1F), WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE CHUNKS(50.1F), CHICKEN(50.9-51.1F), ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS(47.5F) ROASTED BEETS(49.8F), SHREDDED CHEESE(50.7-52.3F), TUNA(50.2F), COUSCOUS SALAD(47.8F), GARBANZO BEAN SALAD(48.6F), PASTA SALAD(52.2F), ROASTED SQUASH(50.0F), BEAN SALAD WITH SLICED TOMATOES(50.7F) AND KALE SALAD(47.7F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $150 WEIGHING 30LBS. 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 WATER LEAKING FROM BOTH DRAIN PIPES OF THE RINSE AND WASH COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH DRAIN PIPES OF RINSE AND WASH COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 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 MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED AT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
May 2, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHTOUT MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA, IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING.
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 INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING 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.