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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Apr 23, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST 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 ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, 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.
NOTED ODER COMING FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST 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 VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST 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.
4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD REAR STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2615520 4/10/25 NOT CORRECTED- #10-6-301.13 : #47- 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SLEEVES, SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILINGS. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 14, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK BINS).
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.
2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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.
4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD REAR STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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.
8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595878 6/6/24 NOT CORRECTED- #10-6-301.13 : MUST REMOVE HAND DRYING DEVICE DISPENSER FROM OVER THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.#37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.#47- 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SLEEVES, SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS.#55-6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOBBY AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILINGS. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 10, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2-OZ. SLICED HAM-48.2F.2.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-45.7F-47.7F.1LB.CUT LETTUCE-47.1F.3LBS. TZATIKI SAUCE-48.7F.1-DOZEN EGGS-57.2F.1/2 GALLON MILK-49.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.8.7LBS.$26.(COS)(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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK BINS).
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.
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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.
MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD REAR STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595878 6/6/24 NOT CORRECTED- #10-6-301.13 : MUST REMOVE HAND DRYING DEVICE DISPENSER FROM OVER THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.#37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.#47- 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SLEEVES, SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS.#55-6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOBBY AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILINGS. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 6, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
15 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED HANDLE ON CHEST FREEZER.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)(7-38-012)
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 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-010)(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
MUST REMOVE HAND DRYING DEVICE DISPENSER FROM OVER THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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.
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.
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 A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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.
MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SLEEVES, SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS.DEFROST ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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.
MUST CUT DOWN TALL TREES AND WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA 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.
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS.
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.