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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 13, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
5-403.12--OBSERVED PIPE WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO BUCKET LOCATED IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. CONDENSATION PIPE MUST BE REROUTED INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN.
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, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 6, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED DRAINAGE PIPE FROM CEILING GOING DIRECTLY INTO HAND SINK. MUST REROUTE DRAIN PIPE INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN. 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.
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 77F. 3 CONTAINERS OF COOKED WINGS WERE FOUND SITTING ON COUNTER. PERSON IN CHARGE SAYS HE TOOK THEM OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR AT 8 AM. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. 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 FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE MICROWAVE. 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CONTAINERS WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER THEN AIR DRYING. MUST SCRAPE/WASH THEN RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SANITIZE CONTAINERS. 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.
OBSERVED PIPE WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO BUCKET LOCATED IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. CONDENSATION PIPE MUST BE REROUTED INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN.
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 HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST 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.
5-501.17/ OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 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, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 31, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION# 2582788 ON 10/03/2023. #37. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #41. ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #44.ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS WITH SHELVING THAT ENABLES THE FLOORS TO BE SWEPT, MOPPED AND MONITORED. #55. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR'S WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 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.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AFTHER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WINGS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND WHERE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. 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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH A TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 57.9F-59.8F. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $45.00. CRITICAL 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 NO STEAM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 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, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 3, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
11 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND WHERE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. THE HAND SINK IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE SINK. 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.
OBSERVED BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE FRONT COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO, UNDER, AND TOUCHING BAGS OF CELERY AND WRAPPED PRE-PACKAGED READY-TO-EAT CELERY STICKS AND DIPPING DRESSINGS TO BE SERVED WITH COOKED CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW CHICKEN AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN OPEN CONTAINERS ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 68.3F TO 90.9F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED ON SITE FOR REVIEW. REVIEWED WITH THE MANAGER THAT HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 137F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW, AND I REVIEWED TIME/TEMPERATURE COOLING METHODS FOR FOODS AND MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE LOGS. ALL FOOD 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.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING THE MANAGER, MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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.
WOODEN CLOTHESPINS USED TO HOLD FOOD ORDER TICKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOK LINE EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE LID/DOOR, AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST 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.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR'S WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST 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.