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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 20, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11// OBSERVED BROKEN CEILINGS TILE PANELS ON NORTH WALL OF REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY - IN PREP AREAS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON POROURS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 BROKEN CEILINGS TILE PANELS ON NORTH WALL OF REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
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.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2616739 CONDUCTED ON 4/22/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) NO LABEL OBSERVED ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.----- (49) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA.----- (55)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.----- (56)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. 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, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 1, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NO LABEL OBSERVED ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED 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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 22, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NO LABEL OBSERVED ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP SIDE KITCHEN, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THAT SAME KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE FAR REAR KITCHEN AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND ON SOME SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED 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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 28, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE SIDE EXTERIOR AREAS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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 A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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 THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP KITCHEN LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING TO WALL.
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.
FOUND NO LABEL ON THE LARGE BULK CONTAINERS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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 EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 11, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN FRONT GRILL AREA, PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS; 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT FAN COVER IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS WITH DUST AND SOME RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED. SOME CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE FRONT GRILL AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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.
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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.