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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Apr 11, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOUP AND SAUCES BEING PREPARED WITH A COOK-CHILL METHOD WITHOUT A VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COOK-CHILL PROCESS UNTIL VARIANCE IS OBTAINED FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOK-CHILL PROCESS BEING PERFORMED ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY TO CDPH FOR VARIANCE. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HANDSINK OPPOSITE SALAD STATION AND BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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 CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 9, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY A POT AND UTENSIL BEING PLACED INSIDE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN A FREE AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. 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 HOT WATER DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 155.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F AND RAISE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO AT LEAST 160F. PRIORITY 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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL A VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON SITE AND NO VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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 OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND NOT ABLE TO HAVE LID SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 9, 2024 · Original Source
License
Nov 21, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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 SOME FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES 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.