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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES 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 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 3, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. THE ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR MAKING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. 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 BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES 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 3, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 8, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOTH 1-DOOR REACH-IN HOT DOG COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONCPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF LARD STORED UNCOVERED NEAR DEEP FRYERS WHERE IT EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM DEEP FRYING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LARD CONTAINER OR MAINTAIN FOOD COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR OTHER SOURCES.
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 CLEAN LINENS IN LARGE PLASTIC DELIVERY BAG STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINENS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LINENS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
FOUND MOP STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED INSTALL HOOKS SO HANGING MOP CAN DRY PROPERLY 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 CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. 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.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 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 14, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 11, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY. 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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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.
4-101.19:OBSERVED PALLETS USED FOR POTATO STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 11, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 3, 2023
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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 ONION CUTTER IN REAR PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE. 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 CLUTTER IN REFUSE AREA, UNUSED ITEMS INCLUDE NONWORKING FRYERS, BLUE CONTAINERS, RED BARRELS AND PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE ENCLOSURE.
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.
OBSERVED SALT STORED IN ORANGE BUCKET NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ANY FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORTS DATED 5/21/2020 AND 8/13/2020 AND NO CURRENT IDPH LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) 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.
OBSERVED ORANGE HOME DEPOT BUCKET USED TO STORE SALT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR SALT STORAGE.
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, MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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
OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE EXIT DOOR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.