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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 24, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN, IN THE MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICES ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION IS ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS 7-38-020(A).
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 BOTTOMS OF ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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 THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ONE.
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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.
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.
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE 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, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, FLOOR SOUNDING THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF CLEAN DISHWARE, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. 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.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.
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.
6-201.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE POINTS.
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.
8-404.13(B:4): OBSEVRED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT # 2596269 #49: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: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 30, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 28, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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 HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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 REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AS A MEHTOD OF REHEATED FOR FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS OXTAILS, SWEET POTATOES, MASHED POTATOES, CURRY CHICKEN, GOAT, AND CABBAGE WERE FOUND IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 43.0F-79.8F. ALSO, OBSERVED PLATE OF CHICKEN BEING REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER AT 132.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REHEATED TO A PROPER TEMEPRATURE OF 165F AND THEN PUT ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNITS SHOULD NOT BE USED TO RAPIDLY REHEAT TCS FOODS. THE PLATE FOR THE CUSTOMER WAS DISCARDED. ALL THE FOOD ITEMS WERE RETURNED ON THE STOVE TO BE PROPERLY REHEATED. 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 IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A PAN OF RICE AND PEAS (79.8F) NOT DIRECTLY INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $90 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.
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 APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, FLOOR SOUNDING THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF CLEAN DISHWARE, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. 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 THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.
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 THE MOP SINK INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH STANDING DIRTY WATER AND NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED
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 AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE POINTS.
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.
OBSEVRED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT # 2596269 #49: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: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 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 13, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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 THE LIDS MISSING ON THE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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.