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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
May 21, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD-UP FROM ALL INTERIOR SURFACES AND ENSURE PROPER CLOSING OF FREEZER TO PREVENT TEMPERATURE ABUSE.
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.
NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MAANGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 11, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE SIDES IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN RODENT/INSECT PROOFED DOORS.
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.
FAN COVERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND FAN COVERS.
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.
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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.
LITTER AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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 THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. 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.
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 8, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARRED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS.
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 THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE CONDUIT AND BEHIND THE FAN COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP 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 A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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 THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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 THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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.