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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Complaint
Sep 26, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
DELI HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 20, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TUNA SALAD AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.7F,STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY CASE OF DELI MEAT. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 4.5; VALUE 49. 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.
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE MEAT/FISH DISPLAY IN BUTCHER'S AREA NOT DRAIN PROPERLY.REPAIR ISSUE
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.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT DELI DEPARTMENT.MUST 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.
HANDWASHING SINK IN BAKERY AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR ISSUE.
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.
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CLEAN DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND CORNERS OF EACH DEPARTMENTS.
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.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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, May 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 12, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZER DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY REMAINS TAGGED. DO NOT USE SIGN ON DISH MACHINE.ITIZING AT 180F OR 160 AT PLATES SURFACE. DISH MACHINE MUST BE SAN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO 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.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BAKERY UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND FRYERS WITH AN ACCUMLATION OF GREASE AND GRIME. DEEP CLEAN BAKERY FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
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.