OBSERVED THE OPENING AREAS OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS NEEDED.
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 WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND FREEZER FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVINGS. 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.
OBSERVED WALL LEFT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WIH PEELING PAINT AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE MOLD BUILDING UP ON THE WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PEELING PAINT.
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 THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS OVER THE GRILL WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. 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 LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
LEAK AT HOSE HOOK UP AT ONE OF THE MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AMNAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 23, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BLACK DARK IN COLOR SUBSTANCE AT LIP AND IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE AND HAVE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
LEAK AT HOSE HOOK UP AT ONE OF THE MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AMNAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 1, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
9 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BBQ CHICKEN AT 117.1F IN THE REACH-IN WARMER AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BBQ CHICKEN ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS VALUED APPROXIMATELY $20 DISCARDED. 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 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW PORK AT 47.1F AT THE REACH-IN COOLER, RAW BEEF AT 45.6F AT THE GRILL DRAWER COOLER, COOKED SAUSAGE AT 46.5F AT THE LINE COOLER, ET CETERA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUED APPROXIMATELY $380 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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 OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE LID WITH MINOR GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDDOOR GREASE AND WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND KITCHEN HALLWAY AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADJUSTED EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE REACHED 40.8F AFTER ADJUSTMENT. INSPECTION TAG REMOVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MAY RESUME USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PRETZELS IN CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR AT THE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND STORE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR 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 IN-USE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE AND SPOONS STORED IN STILL WATER AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZED SURFACE 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 GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN WARMER AT THE COOK LINE TO BE MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR FOR ALL EQUIPMENT.
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 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES 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.