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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR #5 AND #11 WEATHER STRIPPING WORN AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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 PEELING PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE SERVING LINE AND DINING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT
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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 14, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT HAND SINKS ON SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN
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.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND IN LEFT CORNER OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR 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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K 105 & 106 SHELVING UNITS.
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.
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN KITCHEN STAFF MOP SINK CLOSET.
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, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 10, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT HAND SINKS ON SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN.
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 A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND IN LEFT CORNER OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR 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 DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K 105 & 106 SHELVING UNITS.
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 PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN KITCHEN STAFF MOP SINK CLOSET.
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.
4-501.11 : OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2-DOOR UPRIGHT VEGETABLE COOLER NEAR SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR COOLER 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.
5-501.17 : OBSERVED UNCOVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ANNEX 2ND FLOOR UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR RECEPTACLE OR UTILIZE SANITARY NAPKIN BOX 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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 : OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
3-302.12 : OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT SERVING LINE MISSING ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM 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.
4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CUBBIES ON PRE-K ROOMS 105 AND 108. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES 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.
6-201.11 : OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS ABOVE SERVING LINE, ON WALLS OF SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVERING ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 16, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT SERVING LINE MISSING ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOX OF TOMATO PUREE CANS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BOX AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND 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 UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON KITCHEN AREA STORAGE RACK NEAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS 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 DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CUBBIES ON PRE-K ROOMS 105 AND 108. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES 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 LEAK AT BOTH KITCHEN AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FEATURES TO ELIMINATE LEAK 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 UNCOVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ANNEX 2ND FLOOR UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR RECEPTACLE OR UTILIZE SANITARY NAPKIN BOX 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 CHIPPING PAINT ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS ABOVE SERVING LINE, ON WALLS OF SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVERING ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLOW-DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURE TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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 APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 7 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE SERVING LINE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 5 IN THE KITHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: ON FLOOR NEXT TO FILING CABINET IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA, BEHIND STORAGE AREA PREP TABLE, BENEATH SERVING LINE COLD HOLDING TABLE AND PREP TABLE, IN STORAGE CLOSET AND IN CORNERS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 AND ON WINDOW LEDGE IN ADJACENT MDF ROOM, NEXT TO FILING CABINET AND PILLAR AND IN CORNERS BENEATH COTS AND IN TOY SHELF IN PRE-K ROOM 108. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT ALLOWS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING BENEATH THE EQUIPMENT 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.