OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEPFRYERS. 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.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHSING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR 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 DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND 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, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 29, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 24, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIMNET, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNNOPERABLE VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595413 ON 06/07/2024. #49. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE CRTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #57. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 22, 2025
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 DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN FAJITA, SCRAMBLED EGGS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FIRST UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 61.1F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SECOND UNISEX WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS TO USE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIMNET, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNNOPERABLE VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595413 ON 06/07/2024. #49. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE CRTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #57. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B)----INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. 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.
6-201.11---CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.-INSTRUCTED TO 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.
: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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.
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS ELEVATION UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. REPAIR MATERIALS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE FRONT SERVER FRUIT COOLER.----INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. 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.
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SERVER COFFEE STATION WITH DEBRIS.----WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE WATER CONDITIONER SYSTEM WITH BLACK MOLD.----CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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 FROM 1-27-23 REPORT #2570338 NOT CORRECTED.#55- NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE IN STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- - FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE ON THE FLOOR. -=FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSING UNIT ON THE SECOND FLOOR.#58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. 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.