4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
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, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 25, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 LARGE KETTLE THAT CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH MACHINE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINISING, AND SANITIZING.
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 (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAD A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. MANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN 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 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 12, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 10, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
HIGH TEMP CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE MACHINE IN-USE. FINAL RINSE AT 106.5F ON MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE ALSO VERIFIED WITH IRREVERSIBLE TESTING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH), DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F AT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# CHICKEN AT 51.6F, 10# BEEF PATTIES AT 48.6F AND 1# SALMON AT 48.2F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER 16# POUNDS, $160.00 VALUE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOWPRIORITY VIOLATION: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 FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED 4 DRAWER BASE COOLER UNDER GRILL IN REAR PREP TO BE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMP OF 50.1F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #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.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 1 COMP SINK WITH SPRAYER IN DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING, 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULB: WALK IN-COOLER, DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE OR 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 24, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
Bulk food (salt) not labeled, instructed to label 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.