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6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 9, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN GROUND AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
6-501.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FYERS, COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES) LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND BASMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 31, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SNEEZE WHILE PREPARING SUSHI ROLL, EMPLOYEE THEN RINSED THE GLOVES UNDER RUNNING WATER AND WIPED THE GLOVES ON A SOILED TOWEL STORED ON COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, PROPERLY WASH HANDS FOLLOWING THE SNEEZING INCIDENT, REPLACE WITH CLEAN GLOVES AND PROCEED WITH FOOD PREP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. SUSHI ROLL WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. 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 LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA, SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE BETWEEN 50-100PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. 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 REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN GROUND AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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.
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILETROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FYERS, COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES) LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND BASMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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.
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORES NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610338 ON JANUARY 10, 2025. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
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.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE SAGGING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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 3, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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 TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
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.
CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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.
CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE SAGGING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591053 ON 3/14/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE.
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.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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.
6-501.114 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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 14, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 7, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF COOKED EGGROLLS. THE EGGROLLS WERE STORED IN THE PREP COOLER INSIDE A CARDBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN A PROPER CONTAINER SO AS NOT TO CROSS-CONTAMINATE THE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU TO NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AFTER THE DISCLOSURE THAT "ROLLS CONTAIN RAW SASHIMI." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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 A VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH ASHES IN THE CONTAINER AND ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND THAT ASHTRAYS CANNOT BE STORED INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). 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.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE.
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.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, ON THE OUTSIDE DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS, ROLLING PREP CART AT THE COOK'S LINE USED FOR SPICES, DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND BROILER IN THE PREP AREA.
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.
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND SOOT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580631 ON 8/24/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.