SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Complaint
Jul 31, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER IN NEED OF ADJUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 15, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER IN NEED OF ADJUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 8, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: READY TO EAT HAM SLICES, RAW POOLED EGGS, CUT TOMATO SLICES, ETC... 55-60 DEGREES IN TEMPERATURE. ALL FOOD LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER TOP THAT WAS OPEN TO THE HEAT OF THE PREP AREA. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP REACH IN CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. APPROX VALUE $100.00 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 APPROX 200-250 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT, APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS AT REAR PREP PANTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM PEST ACTIVITY. 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
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIN.
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.
SIDES, TABLE LEGS, BACK OF REACH IN COOLER, BACK OF PREP TABLES ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER IN NEED OF ADJUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT WORKING. 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.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING, WALL AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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.
FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 14, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 5, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED HALF OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 6, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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, Nov 6, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 27, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FOUND APPROX. 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, IN LEFT CORNER OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE, ON LEFT SIDE AND BEHIND COOLERS AT FRONT BAR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AT ENTRANCE HALLWAY OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROX 15 SMALL FLIES, LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO EXIT DOOR AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. 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.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY -TO- EAT POTATOES WITH HIS BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON DIGITAL MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND NO REMINDER OR WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT SAID FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.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.
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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.