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11 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
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 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 24, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGNAIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/26/2025, REPORT #2624510 # #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: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, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 26, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP/HOT HOLDING STATION, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND/OR GREASE.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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 26, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 19, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 35 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND BOXES IN THE REAR POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVING AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-28-020(A).
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP/HOT HOLDING STATION, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
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 A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR 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 19, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
May 22, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED 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, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
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.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED 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, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 11, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MOP AREA, MANAGER'S OFFICE AND ONE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
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 WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED 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, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 12, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 5, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE BACKSIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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 #2587959 ON 1/11/24 NOT CORRECTED: 36 - OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS WITH ROLLING WHEELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. 49 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, CONVECTION OVEN, AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. 55 - CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. 55 - REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. 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, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 11, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 11, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COMPLETE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DESCRIBING ALL SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS, WHICH WILL PROHIBIT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES FROM WORKING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. 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 NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS WITH ROLLING WHEELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, CONVECTION OVEN, AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.
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.
I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEARING A METAL BRACELET WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD IS RESTRICTED TO A PLAIN WEDDING BAND ONLY.
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.
INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WAS BETWEEN 66-95F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISH WASHING AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 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.
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS.
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.