OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THEPREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 20, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 - OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY TO BE TORN, WITH A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PEST PROOF DOOR.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 12, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY TO BE TORN, WITH A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PEST PROOF DOOR.
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 VARIOUS SCOOPS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR ALL SANITIZING SOLUTIONS USED ON SITE. 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 THE ONE DOOR STANDING COOLER IN THE BASEMENT BOTTOM SHELF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS USED AND WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 19, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, REACH IN COOLER, AND STORAGE SHELVES STORED IN BASEMENT BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE ALL ITEMS FROM BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDING BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS OR SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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.
2-102.13 - DID NOT OBSERVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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.
4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE REACH IN DRAWER COOLER IN FRONT COFFEE BAR PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER GASKETS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND ALL GASKETS.
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 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 12, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEAT, EGGS, AND BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 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.
NOTED A GRAY/BROWN AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, REACH IN COOLER, AND STORAGE SHELVES STORED IN BASEMENT BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE ALL ITEMS FROM BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDING BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS OR SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BOXES AND BOXES OF NAPKINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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 THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE REACH IN DRAWER COOLER IN FRONT COFFEE BAR PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER GASKETS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND ALL GASKETS.
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.
DID NOT OBSERVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 12, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 THERE IS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
3-302.12 LABEL WITH COMMON NAME IS REQUIRED TO DRY PRODUCTS AND WHEN IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
5-204.12 NOT ABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA. IT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED, SERVICED, MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED SOUTH BRICK WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE(LEFT SIDE OF BASEMENT STAIRCASE). MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES, AND OPENINGS OF SAID WALLS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND CLEAN. WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.
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 12, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 2, 2023
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 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.
OBSERVED SOUTH BRICK WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE(LEFT SIDE OF BASEMENT STAIRCASE). MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES, AND OPENINGS OF SAID WALLS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND CLEAN. WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.
NOTED A GRAY AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. 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.
LABEL WITH COMMON NAME IS REQUIRED TO DRY PRODUCTS AND WHEN IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
NOT ABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA. IT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED, SERVICED, MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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.
THERE IS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:5-16-2022, REPORT #2555811 #41)4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #47) 4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL 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.