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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Apr 22, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
Obstructed hand wash sink at bar area, found a food strainer placed in hand sink at bar, instructed not to use hand sink for other than hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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.
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request when repaired.
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.
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 8, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE BEVERAGES, EAT, AND USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT PROVIDED WITH DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA, BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING METHOD AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH CELL PHONE PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CELL PHONE AND STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES TO AVOID POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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 IN-USE, DAMP WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACES AND IN WATER BUCKET WITHOUT APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES IN WATER WITH AN ADEQUATE SANTIIZER SOLUTION 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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS (TO-GO BOXES) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE BOXES AND MAINTAIN ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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 FLOOR OF THE SUMP PUMP ACCESS CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS 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
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (ABOVE OVENS AND DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY AS WELL AS CLEANED AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST.
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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TRY STORAGE AREA, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTNING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TRY STORAGE AREA, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTNING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.
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 18, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 11, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TRY STORAGE AREA, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTNING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.
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
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (GYROS, CHICKEN, SALADS) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. 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 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TC'S FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED, AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 CHLORINE TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. 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.
OBSERVED A BROKEN FACUET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.