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7 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 28, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14 OBSERVED VENT ABOVE ICECREAM PREP STATION WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. 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.
2-102.13 2-102.13 OBSERVED 1 OF 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TOPROVIDE 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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 28, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 26, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.12OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE/PREP SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE (ONIONS, POTATOES ETC) AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VENT ABOVE ICECREAM PREP STATION WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED 1 OF 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TOPROVIDE 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2637024 ON MAY 18, 2026. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617789 MAY 20TH 2025. VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS .. -201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THESTORAGE ROOM/UTILITY SINK AREA. NOTED CONCRETE FLOOR PAINTBCOATING IS ALSO PEELING/ CHIPPING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS AND FLOOR ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM PEELING OFF WALL, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED PREP TABLE ADDED IN FRONT OF SAID WALL DURING THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-42-090. 54)5-501.113(B) OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT IN COMPLIANCE. NOTED LID WITH LARGE WHOLE IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED, DURABLE AND ABLE TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ABOVE VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 18, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 5 LB SLICED TOMATO, 6 LBS CORNDOGS, 3 LBS PIZZA PUFFS, 10 LBS BEEF, 5 LBS SPECIAL SAUCE, 3LBS COLESLAW 30 LBS (BEEF HOTDOGS/POLISHES) 10 LBS CHICKEN, 5 LBS HAMBURGER. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ALL ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 55F-61F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIITY VIOLATION. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDCED ALL SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $500. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREP COOLER (2 DOOR UNIT, WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, CORNDOGS, HAMBURGER, HOTDOGS, SLICED TOMATOES). NOTED UNIT TEMPERATURE @60F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID UNIT TO REQUIRED 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE/PREP SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE (ONIONS, POTATOES ETC) AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT IN COMPLIANCE. NOTED LID WITH LARGE WHOLE IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED, DURABLE AND ABLE TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VENT ABOVE ICECREAM PREP STATION WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. 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.
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TOPROVIDE 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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 CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617789 MAY 20TH 2025. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS.. -201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THESTORAGE ROOM/UTILITY SINK AREA. NOTED CONCRETE FLOOR PAINTBCOATING IS ALSO PEELING/ CHIPPING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS AND FLOOR ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM PEELING OFF WALL, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED PREP TABLE ADDED IN FRONT OF SAID WALL DURING THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 20, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. COC ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.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 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPONENT SINK.
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 DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THESTORAGE ROOM/UTILITY SINK AREA. NOTED CONCRETE FLOOR PAINTBCOATING IS ALSO PEELING/ CHIPPING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS AND FLOOR ARE SEALED, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 22, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 16, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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, Oct 16, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 6, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI AT 200F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2565512 ON 10/18/22 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - REPAIR THE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.