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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 2, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY(FLORAL STORAGE ROOM IS LOCATED IN THIS AREA) AND IN BAKERY NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH FLOOR IN BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY 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, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 26, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND LEFT DOCK DOOR ON BOTH SIDES AND RIGHT DOCK DOOR ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE 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 OR MISSING CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY(FLORAL STORAGE ROOM IS LOCATED IN THIS AREA) AND IN BAKERY NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK STAINS ON CEILING IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM NEAR AREA WITH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING IN SAID AREA OF MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH FLOOR IN BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY 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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2636801 DATED 05/14/2026 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF REAR RECEIVING DOUBLE DOORS IN MIDDLE, OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND IN MIDDLE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND CORNER OF SOUTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED BUG LIGHTS INSTALLED ABOVE WRAPPING MACHINE IN DELI PREP AREA AND ABOVE BOXES OF SINGLE USE EQUIPMENT IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS IN SAID AREAS OR REINSTALL BUG LIGHTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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 26, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 20, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF REAR RECEIVING DOUBLE DOORS IN MIDDLE, OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND IN MIDDLE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND CORNER OF SOUTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED BUG LIGHTS INSTALLED ABOVE WRAPPING MACHINE IN DELI PREP AREA AND ABOVE BOXES OF SINGLE USE EQUIPMENT IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS IN SAID AREAS OR REINSTALL BUG LIGHTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND IN BAKERY NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND IN BAKERY NEAR DISH MACHINE 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, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
May 14, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 77.6F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY 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 APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES IN BAKERY NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/14/2026. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUG LIGHTS INSTALLED ABOVE WRAPPING MACHINE IN DELI PREP AREA AND ABOVE BOXES OF SINGLE USE EQUIPMENT IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS IN SAID AREAS OR REINSTALL BUG LIGHTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT DELI THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AT DELI THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN
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 WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING ANY COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP IN MEAT PREP AREA FOR APPROPRIATE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE. 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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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 STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND IN BAKERY NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND IN BAKERY NEAR DISH MACHINE 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, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON OVEN IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.
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 LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET IN BUTCHER/CUTTING AREA, LEAK UNDER WASH BASIN AT PIPE AT 3-COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA, LEAK UNDER HANDSINK AT PIPE IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 10, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN 2ND FL WOMEN'S RESTROOM (2 STALL RESTROOM), OBSERVED DAMAGE CEILING TILE IN BAKERY AREA NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 9, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOLIDAY ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI AREA IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW DRAINING AT ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 RUST ON SHELVING IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR 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.