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10 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 15, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND PACKAGES OF PORK TENDERLOINS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NOT WATER JUST A FEW ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS PLACING FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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.
6-201.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED HOLE TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM THE FOOD MANAGER WITH THE SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE ON STIE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 5, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 PACKAGES OF RAW PORK TENDERLOINS (65.9F-68.0F) IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO WATER JUST ICE CUBES, EGGS (60.8F) AND FRIED TOFU (48.2F) IN THE PREP COOLER, FRIED CRAB RANGOON (48.9F-50.0F) STORED INSIDE ANOTHER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 144LBS AT $199 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 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 IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND PACKAGES OF PORK TENDERLOINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NOT WATER JUST A FEW ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS PLACING FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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 APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SITE. FOUND ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWINGAREAS: IN THE REAR HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, SURROUNDING THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. 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.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED HOLE TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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 ALLERGEN FROM THE FOOD MANAGER WITH THE SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE ON STIE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD 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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2618629, DATE06/04/2025: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #38: REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/2"-1" GAPS UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR CLOSE THE OUTER DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME. #39: TCS FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND OTHER NON-FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS AND MAINTAIN. #47: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES. #49: LOWER SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #51: THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS. #55: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/REEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 4, 2025
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/2"-1" GAPS UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR CLOSE THE OUTER DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
TCS FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND OTHER NON FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MALE FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT 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.
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM OF THE SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
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.
LOWER SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.
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 TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID 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.
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/REEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 8, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 8, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
License
Oct 8, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 1, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE ICE MAKER AND THE TOP OF THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND A CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, REACH-IN FREEZERS, AND 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ONLY USE FOOD-GRADE BAGS OR FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOODS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE WOK/FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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.
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND-WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
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, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
License
Oct 1, 2024
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 7, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 30, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-602.11 OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
7-202.12 OBSERVED TOXIC INSECT FLY TRAPS HANGING OVER PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PESTICIDES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SPICES, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON AND AROUND THE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT, AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.