ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
Mar 25, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS IN CHEF KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER, FAN COVERS IN DAIRY AND OVERSTOCK WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST.
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 LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 30, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 SMALL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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 MILK 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 SMALL LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRUIT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED 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 DUST BUILDUP ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATED PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR RECEIVING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 10, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LOWER OPENING UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE DELI/MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO 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 THE LOWER WALL NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI/ MEAT PREP AREA WITH AN OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 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, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Aug 6, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS, UNDER AND AROUND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE PRODUCE ROOM/PRODUCE PREP. GROCERY BACK ROOM AREA. GROCERY FREEZER AREA DEBRIS AND ICE. HOT FOOD PREP BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS (STANDING WATER). BAKERY DEPARTMENT FLOOR AND WALK IN FREEZER. UNDER THE SHELVING OF THE BREAD AREA, FLOUR AND BAKING GOODS AND THE CHIPS AND CANDY ISLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.
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, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 17, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN AND RUSTED PAPER TOWEL UNITS IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND THE FRONT MEAT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. COS
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, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 7, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HANDSINKS IN DELI, BAKERY AND PRODUCE AND WASHROOMS AT A RANGE OF 65F-93F.HOT WATER RESTORED AT END OF INSPECTION WITH RANGE OF 98F-110F AT HANDSINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
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.