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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 23, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UTILITY SINK FAUCET 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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT DAMAGED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 9, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD SMALL FLIES ON DOORS AND INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE CREAM DISPLAY UNIT. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNIT WITH TWO DOORS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS AND CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STAIRS.
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
OBSERVED LIVE POTTED PLANTS STORED ON WINDOWSILL TO LEFT OF ICE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE POTTED PLANTS FROM WINDOWSILL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE CREAM IN ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FITTING STOPPERS FOR THREE 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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS 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 UTILITY SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UTILITY SINK FAUCET 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.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
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 HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SHELF NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT DAMAGED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 NON WORKING LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY 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.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 29, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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 BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 6, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIPPER WELL FLOW OF WATER TO HAVE LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES(TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERSS) WITH BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL 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.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN MIDDLE ROOM OF BASEMENT NEAR FLOOR DRAIN TO BE DAMAGED. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON WALL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.