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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Jul 15, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS 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.
OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH DRAIN STOPPER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 7, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE CONTAINING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND SODA SYRUPS IN MECHANICAL ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH UNFINISHED CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOORS. OBSERVED EXPOSED PIPES AND A SEWER LINE NOT PROTECTED OR SHIELDED FROM POSSIBLE DRIPS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND SODA SYRUPS. MOVE ICE MACHINE, SODA SYRUPS, FOOD, AND BEVERAGES OUT OF THE MECHANICAL ROOM AND RELOCATE INTO AN AREA WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS. IF ICE MACHINES CANNOT BE RELOCATED, INSTALL SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINES AND SODA SYRUPS. 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 ICE SCOOP STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN BUCKET OF WATER. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN, DRY, PROTECTED CONTAINER 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.
6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS CONTAINING LIQUOR, BEER, DRY STORAGE, AND CHEST FREEZERS. ALL BASEMENT FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS. 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, May 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 30, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNCLEAN WITH BLACK AND PINK MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE CONTAINING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND SODA SYRUPS IN MECHANICAL ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH UNFINISHED CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOORS. OBSERVED EXPOSED PIPES AND A SEWER LINE NOT PROTECTED OR SHIELDED FROM POSSIBLE DRIPS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND SODA SYRUPS. MOVE ICE MACHINE, SODA SYRUPS, FOOD, AND BEVERAGES OUT OF THE MECHANICAL ROOM AND RELOCATE INTO AN AREA WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS. IF ICE MACHINES CANNOT BE RELOCATED, INSTALL SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINES AND SODA SYRUPS. 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 ICE SCOOP STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN BUCKET OF WATER. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN, DRY, PROTECTED CONTAINER 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 BASEMENT ON PREMISES NOT BEING MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OLD BOWLING BALLS, OLD BOWLING SHOES, OLD CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AND OLD EQUIPMENT STORED WITH FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED PRODUCTS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN 2 UNFINISHED WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS NO LONGER NEEDED TO AVOID HARBORING OF INSECTS AND RODENTS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PEST CONTROL, MONITORING, AND REGULAR CLEANING. ALL FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED ITEMS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY IN THE FINISHED SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AWAY FROM ALL NON-FOOD-RELATED ITEMS. MAINTAIN BASEMENT.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595501 DATED 5/31/24 NOT CORRECTED.6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GLASS SHARDS AS WELL AS SPILLAGE FROM LEAKING SODA SYRUP CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALCOHOL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF SPILLAGE, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND BROKEN GLASS SHARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 31, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING SIGN.
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 GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN UP ANY GREASE BUILD UP.
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 EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GLASS SHARDS AS WELL AS SPILLAGE FROM LEAKING SODA SYRUP CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALCOHOL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF SPILLAGE, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND BROKEN GLASS SHARDS.
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 EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE ENXTERIOR VENTS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OFF DUST BUILD UP.
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.