SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Aug 13, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
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 ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. A PICTURE OF THE CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED VIA CELL PHONE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BIG BOWL OF RAW BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD FITLERS WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 30, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
FROZEN SHRIMP SITTING IN A BOWL, NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, IN THE MICROWAVE OR IN A COOLER. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING METHOD.
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.
LARGE WHITE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE INGREDIENTS STORED INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
LOWER SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD/DIRT. 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.
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FEMALE SERVER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 22, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FEMALE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHERS.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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, May 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 15, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD CONTAMINATED ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS MENU ITEMS THAT CONTAIN AN UNDERCOOKED EGG (SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS) AND WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE NOR A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR THESE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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.
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A MOST RECENT SERVICE REPORT; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE FACILITY PRESENTED A PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACT THAT WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND A SERVICE REPORT FROM JANUARY 2023. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORT ANYTIME AFTER 5/15/23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-904.11 OBSERVED UTENSILS (SPOONS, METAL CHOPSTICKS) BEING PRESET ON CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRESET THE TABLES OR SET THE TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR TABLEWARE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE PROPERLY TO TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER ON SITE WHICH IS BLEACH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FEMALE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHERS.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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.