WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT PINK RESIDUE. 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 DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 26, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
TCS FOODS NOT STORED IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL IN THE PREP AREA WHERE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
HE PROPER WAY TO STORE MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE NOT PRACTICED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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, Dec 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 18, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFMs CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.
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 CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, RICE, HAM, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE ON THE TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING PERSONAL MEDICATION/ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA(S). MAINTAIN SAME.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
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.
40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF IN THE FRONT CABINET, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
TCS FOODS NOT STORED IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL IN THE PREP AREA WHERE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 PROPER WAY TO STORE MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE NOT PRACTICED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 3, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-601.11 OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
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.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED A RAW BRICK SURFACE BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW BRICK AND MAKE SAID WALL SURFACE 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR TWO FEMALES AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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 THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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.