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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 7, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET.
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, Jul 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 27, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED DURING INSPECTION. ADVISED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). 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 FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST 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 ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET.
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 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 21, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. 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.
EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
THE CUTTING BOARD HAS DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT SIDES AND LOWER SURFACES OF THE STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, STAINS, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, OLD DROPPINGS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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
THE VENTILATION PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION PANELS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 6, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. 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 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT/REAR IN THE HALLWAY UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION 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.
EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
THE CUTTING BOARD HAS DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT SIDES AND LOWER SURFACES OF THE STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, STAINS, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, OLD DROPPINGS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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
THE VENTILATION PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION PANELS.
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.