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3 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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.
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT ICE MACHINE AREAS AT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST SEAL WALLS AND CEILING OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINES.
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, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 10, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 25 POUNDS CHOPPED LETTUCE INSIDE SALAD COOLER AT 51.5F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE.
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
FOUND SALAD COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES 51.5F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED SALAD COOLER.
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 SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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.
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT ICE MACHINE AREAS AT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST SEAL WALLS AND CEILING OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINES.
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.
Improper thawing of frozen meat, large tub of frozen calamari left at room temp to thaw, instructed to thaw TCS foods according to health code.
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.
ice scoop holder not clean at bottom, debris noted, instructed to 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
No hand wash sink in dish room, nearest sink is not conveniently located, instructed to install.
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.
Unable to locate backflow device for both ice makers in basement. Instructed to install in exposed area.
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.
Missing grout between tiles through out kitchen. instructed to re-grout 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
Inadequate lighting in Fish walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lighting.
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.