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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
May 7, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DISHWASH AREA 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, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 17, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS TO PUSH PIZZA ON A PAN TO BE PLATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON GLOVES. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK. 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 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SITE AND TOUCH. 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 SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 10 POUNDS ITALIAN BEEF, 5 POUNDS BBQ CHICKEN, 5 POUNDS PLAIN CHICKEN, 30 POUNDS COOKED PASTA, 15 POUNDS COOKED ONIONS, 10 POUNDS MIXED GREENS, 10 POUNDS CHICKEN SAUSAGE, 10 POUNDS TIRAMISU, 2 1/2 GALLON HALF AND HALF, 10 POUNDS MOZZARELLA CHEESE, AND 5 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES ($600) 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER HELD AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE WALK IN COOLER. 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 MORE THAN 20 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN BAR, IN KITCHEN IN REAR PREP AREA, AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE FRYER AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 26, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD-HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT BAR AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. 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 THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMRPOPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE CENTRAL KITCHEN LINE COOLER: CUT TOMATOES AT 50.1F, COOKED PASTA AT 48.4F, RED SAUCE AT 49.6F, ROAST BEEF AT 46.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.0F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 59.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SODA HOSE NOZZLE STORED BURIED IN ICE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SODA HOSE NOZZLE FROM ICE AND MAINTAIN NOZZLE OUT OF ICE TO AVOID 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.
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH DISH MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE (NEAR FLOOR DRAIN). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF 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.