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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Dec 31, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AT THE DRY STORAGE 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.
OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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.
CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM TOILET TANK MISSING COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 1, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 22, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW BEEF COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. 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.
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; 25LBS OF ROAST BEEF MEASURED AT 46F, 6LBS OF CUT LETTUCE MEASURED AT 55F, 20 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES MEASURED AT 51F, 17 LBS OF HAM MEASURED BETWEEN 48-50.3F, 125LBS OF TURKEY MEASURED BETWEEN 45-48F. APPROXIMATELY 193 LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $215. 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.
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN RESTROOM AND PREP-LINE GASKETS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 5/2/23 REPORT #2575254, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #56) 6-303.11: ONSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, WALK IN FREEZER, OR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #57) 2-102.13: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. #58) 2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDARION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 47F IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE. WALK-IN COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ONCE WALK-IN COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW, FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. 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.