OBSERVED THE WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE 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, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES & WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 27, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SALES FLOOR- UNDER CANDY DISPLAY,INSIDE OF UNUSED DELI DISPLAY UNIT,REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER,AROUND PALLETS ,FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,ELECTRICAL CLOSET-ON WALL LEDGES,HOT WATER TANK-ON FLOOR,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA-ALONG WALL BASES AND AMONGST CLUTTER ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/25.(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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SANDWICH DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES & WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589384 2/8/24 NOT CORRECTED:#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED MISSING VANITY DOOR IN TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM. #53-6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 8, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM.MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BUILD UP AND SPILL FROM FROZEN FOOD AND ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
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.
5-501.115 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AND REAR YARD WITH TRASH AND ARTICLES ON GROUND (CRATES AND PLASTIC BOTTLES)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.
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.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING
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.
4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED MISSING VANITY DOOR IN TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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.
6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT 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.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST REPAIR 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.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM.MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BUILD UP AND SPILL FROM FROZEN FOOD AND ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
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 AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE WALL AND DISCONNECTED FROM ALL PLUMBING AND IS SETTING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SELLING FOOD AND RE-INSTALL HAND SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT 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.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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.
4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED MISSING VANITY DOOR IN TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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.
6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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.
5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BOXES USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS FOR TRASH DISPOSAL.
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.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 29, 2024
Fail
13 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,GROUND BEEF,SLICING DELI MEATS AND SANDWICHES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST REPAIR 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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM.MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BUILD UP AND SPILL FROM FROZEN FOOD AND ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT 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.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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 A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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 CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED MISSING VANITY DOOR IN TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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 BOXES USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS FOR TRASH DISPOSAL.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573868 4/7/2023 NOT CORRECTED:#47- 4-501.11 : OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.#49-: 4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS ON SHELVING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.#53-: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55-: 6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.#55-: 6-201.16 : OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.