OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL BASES IN DISH AREA. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Mar 17, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 3, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY IN CHEESE SAUCE AND INSIDE PAN OF GREENS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PAN AND STORE IN A CLEAN PROTECTIVE CONTAINER OR SURFACE..
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 MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE A HANGING DEVICE FOR PROPER STORAGE AND AIR DRYING. MUST 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 THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 23, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA SUCH AS 20-30LBS OF CHICKEN RANGING FROM 50-70F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20-30LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
OBSERVED ABOUT 10-15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND 5-10 LIVE ROACH THROUGHOUT DISH/ FURNACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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 SOME FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE 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 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. 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, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 19, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-502.13: **C** Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- Use Limitations FOUND CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE FLOOR AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO REUSE THE CARDBOARD. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED AS FLOUR WAS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
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.
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN ORDER TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE BY THE DISH WASHING AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 11, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. 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.
FLOORS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN ORDER TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE BY THE DISH WASHING AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
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.
FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED AS FLOUR WAS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
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 PEST ACTIVITY, APPROXIMATELY 50-70 SMALL FLIES IN AREA OVER AND NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO FOUND 5 DEAD ROACHES IN THE BACK AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SUGGESTED/RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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
FOUND CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE FLOOR AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO REUSE THE CARDBOARD. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2578838 CONDUCTED ON 7/20/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LARGE WASTE WATER PIPE DIRECTLY IN A FLOOR DRAIN WITHOUT AN AIR GAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AIR GAP (NOT LESS THAN 1 INCH) IN BETWEEN THE PIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.