4-501.11---OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET, ON THE TWO-DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE SOUTH LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 27, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS NUMBER 11 AND DELIVERY SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT-FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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 STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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 ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL 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 BOYS WASHROOM NUMBER 120 IN UNSANITARY STATE WITH TOILET PAPER AND URINE ON TOILET SEATS.INSTRUCTED PIC TO SANTIZE AND DETAIL CLEAN TOILET SEATS AND BOWLS.
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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES BEHIND THE STEAMER AND ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM CONNECTED TO THE LUNCHROOM #121 AND THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE SAME LUNCHROOM.
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 ACCUMULATED OLD GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO SANITIZE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
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, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 5, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3-4 MOUSE/RAT DROPPINGS AS EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE FLOOR IN LUCHROOM NEXT TO THE WARMING UNIT ON THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO 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 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO 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 IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN BUCKET OF WATER IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 28, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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, May 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 2, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
CORRECTED - 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 112.2F. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60.3F, 2ND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM WATER AT 61.4 AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER AT 78.0F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c).
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 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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, May 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 30, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.0F, 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 86.2F, 2ND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM WATER AT 82.6 AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER AT 81.3F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c).
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 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.