4-402.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED TO SEAL 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.
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON SITE. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AND SURFACES: FLOOR AND THE WHITE SHELF IN THE HOT WATER STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING THE COLD/ FREEZER HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE INFANT ROOM, SURROUNDING THE LOCKERS, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS, AND NEAR COTS AND TOY SHELF IN ROOSEVELT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO 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.
4-201.11: OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON TOP CONDENSOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 24, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND THREE BOWLS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (52.0-57.0F), A BOWL OF CHICKEN 57.0F 15 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 50.0-52.0F. CHICKEN AND CHICKEN NOODLES, AND HALF A GALLON MILK WAS FOUND OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE FRON PREP AREA AND THE 15 GALLONS OF MILK WAS FOUND IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT $200 WORTH PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATOR ON SITE. FOUND THE ONLY TWO REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 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 APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON SITE. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AND SURFACES: FLOOR AND THE WHITE SHELF IN THE HOT WATER STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING THE COLD/ FREEZER HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE INFANT ROOM, SURROUNDING THE LOCKERS, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS, AND NEAR COTS AND TOY SHELF IN ROOSEVELT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA. 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 AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED TO SEAL 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, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jun 26, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THECABINETS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINKS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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 KIDS WASH ROOM DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 17, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 10, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTA AT 136F) WAS SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. 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 OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE UTILITY ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE NW CORNER EXIT, MIDDLE CLASSROOM AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE SHELVES, HVAC CLOSET IN THE MIDDLE CLASSROM, SMALL CLOSET NEXT TO MAIN ENTRANCE, FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE SOUTH CLASSROOM, SOUTH CLASSROOM CLOSET NEXT TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT ON THE SE CORNER OF THE BUILING, AND STORAGE ROOM WITH THE TRAP DOOR TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE SOUTH CLASSROOM.
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
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE NORTH CLASSROOM CHILDREN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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.