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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Nov 24, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND SEPARATED DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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 NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NEAR WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS 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 WATER COLLECTION DISH BENEATH WATER BOILER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLOGGED WITH POOLING WATER IN DISH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WATER BOILER COLLECTION DISH AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES THAT FACILITATE EASY CLEANING TO PREVENT DRAINAGE CLOGS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSEITY FOR THIS 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, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 10, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 22, 2024
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED TUBE CONNECTED TO UTILITY LINE ROUTED DIRECTLY INTO HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REROUTE INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). 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 BLACK SLIME IN ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST EFFECTIVELY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. REPORTS MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS ALONG WITH THE ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). 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 FEMALE FOOD EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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 SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET 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 RICE STORED IN GARBAGE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
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 NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST 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 NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 85F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BAR HAND SINKS, AND TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE AT HAND SINKS AND 110F OR ABOVE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBING ISSUE CORRECTED ON SITE. WATER TEMPERATURE IS REACHING 100F AT ALL HAND SINKS AT 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/14/2023, REPORT #2577346. #56-4-202.18 :OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57-2-102.1: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.