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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Complaint
Mar 31, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING 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 A MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED A WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A 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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING 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 DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND VENT BEHIND DELI FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALSO OBSRVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 22, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DAIRY COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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 THE STOP OF THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH CALCIUM DEPOSITS AND TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE CALCIUM AND TRASH BUILD UP.
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 FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREPARATION AREA TO BE LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER AND ALONG THE WAY BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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
NOTED HEAVY DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES, DUST, AND DEBRIS ALONG VENTS OF THE COLLERS AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INCLUDING INSIDE THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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.