ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 11, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE/DISHWASH AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN WALLS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 4, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WATER PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE/DISHWASH AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN WALLS 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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHLEVES AND TABLE TOPS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERTOR FOR SERVICE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 15, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM TOPPINGS (COOKIES, GUMMY BEARS, ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE IDENTITY OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE WOODEN SAMPLE SPOONS STORED IN UNCOVERED CONTAINER AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAMPLE SPOONS IN A COVERED CONTAINER TO PREVENT ADULTERATION OR CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAINING RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND UNUSABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINING RACK AND MAINTAIN UTENSIL RACK OF ADEQUATE SIZE TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS FOR DRYING AFTER WAREWASHING.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION #2561601 ON AUGUST 2ND, 2022 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PERSON-IN-CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE COPY OF SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION IN PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED FROM CURRENT INSPECTION ON-SITE. 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.