OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASHCAN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
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 A MISSING LIGHT IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHT 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.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 7, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR BEING OFFERED AFTER THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED DISCARD DATE: COOKED BEEF (PREPARED DATE 12/24), COOKED PORK (PREPARED DATE 12/28), AND COOKED PORK (PREPARED DATE 12/29) . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PREPARED FOOD ITEMS AFTER 7 DAYS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL OUT-OF-DATE FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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.
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 VIOLATIONS FROM 2/5/24 REPORT 2589136 NOT CORRECTED: 43 3-304.12: OBSERVED SEVERAL KNIVES STORED IN-BETWEEN COUNTERTOP AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES AND STORE UTENSILS IN PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTAIN 51 5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG OF RIGHT BASIN IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RIGHT BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN IS SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO DRAIN WATER AT AN ADEQUATE RATE AND MAINTAIN. 56 6-303.11: LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN 57 2-102.13 EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13 MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12: OBSERVED SEVERAL KNIVES STORED IN-BETWEEN COUNTERTOP AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES AND STORE UTENSILS IN PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG OF RIGHT BASIN IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RIGHT BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN IS SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO DRAIN WATER AT AN ADEQUATE RATE 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
6-303.11: LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT 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.
2-102.13 MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON-SITE 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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN POSTED 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND POST ORIGINAL COPY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. 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.
3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD (SUGAR, DRY RICE) CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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.
2-102.13 EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 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 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 29, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
11 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND POST ORIGINAL COPY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. 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 DEEP CONTAINER OF REFRIED BEANS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER AT 49.5F AND CONTAINERS OF PREPARED RED AND GREEN SAUCE AT 52.5F AND 51.9F. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. 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 BULK DRY FOOD (SUGAR, DRY RICE) CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN POSTED 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 COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, AND PREPARED SALSAS, IN UPRIGHT COOLER MARKED AS PREPARED ON 1/17. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PREPARED FOOD ITEMS AFTER 7 DAYS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL OUT-OF-DATE FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW, AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM 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 SEVERAL KNIVES STORED IN-BETWEEN COUNTERTOP AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES AND STORE UTENSILS IN PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG OF RIGHT BASIN IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RIGHT BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN IS SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO DRAIN WATER AT AN ADEQUATE RATE 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
LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT 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.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON-SITE 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.