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7 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 30, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR NEAR DRAINS, BREAKFAST SERVING SPACE, PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNTS AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 23, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS OR MORE OF TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA (ANCHOVIES, CRAB PATTIES, GRILLED ONIONS, PORTIONED CHICKEN, BEEF/PORK/DELI MEAT), CHICKEN, BEANS, HUMMUS, GUACAMOLE WITHOUT LABELS OR LABELED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 OR MORE SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... BAR, HALLWAY LEADING TO ENTRANCE OF PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BREAKFAST SERVING AREA AND SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY.
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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR NEAR DRAINS, BREAKFAST SERVING SPACE, PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNTS AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREAS MUST PROVIDE 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE 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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL,JUICE MACHINE.
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.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING,BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 23, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREAS MUST PROVIDE 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS, HALLWAY, AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/23/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE 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 CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL,JUICE MACHINE.
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 CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING,BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 13, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SALSA WITH CUT TOMATOES HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF SALSA ($10), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HOT WATER DISH MACHINES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS. 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 2 HOT WATER DISH MACHINES SANITIZING AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 105 F AND 130 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT WATER DISH MACHINES SANITIZED WITH A FINAL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F AND ABOVE. DISH MACHINES NOT IN USE. DISH MACHINES TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 27, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. 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.
UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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 DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE FLOOR, DRAINS LOCATED INSIDE OF CABINETS IN THE BUFFET AREA. 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.