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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 24, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT AND BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE LID AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING(EXPOSING INSULATION) IN INTERIOR OF LEFT AND MIDDLE DOORS OF THREE DOOR SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DOORS ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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.
4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
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
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF NORTHSIDE HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND COVERING CEILING VENT ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON WEST SIDE OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID HOOD AND SAID CEILING VENT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA 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, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 17, 2026
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HANDS TO PLACE READY TO EAT ONIONS AND CILANTRO INTO BOWL AND HAND BOWL TO SERVER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD AND USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CORRECTED ON SITE BOWL GIVEN TO SERVER AND CONTAINERS CONTAINING READY TO EAT ONIONS AND CILANTRO DISCARDED AND DENATURED VALUED AT $3 AND WEIGHING 3LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT AND BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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 BUCKETS OF MOLE STORED ON LEDGE AND CONDIMENTS STORED ON SHELF UNDERNEATH UNSHIELDED WASTE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD ON WASTE WATER LINE OR RELOCATE BUCKETS OF MOLE ON LEDGE AND CONDIMENTS ON SHELF STORED UNDERNEATH SAID WASTE WATER LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENIAL DRIPS.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS SUCH AS SINGLE USE NAPKINS AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED ON SHELF UNDERNEATH UNSHIELDED WASTE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD ON WASTE WATER LINE OR RELOCATE ALL SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SAID WASTE WATER LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENIAL DRIPS.
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.
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED A WARE WASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
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 DUST ON INTERIOR OF NORTHSIDE HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND COVERING CEILING VENT ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON WEST SIDE OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID HOOD AND SAID CEILING VENT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA 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 CERTIFICATES FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. 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, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 7, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
USING PLASTIC WRAP FOR STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS 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.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT RESIDUE. INSTD 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 2, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOK LINE WITH FOOD GRIME IN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BINS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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
6-501.14 OBSERVED VENT IN CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST, OBSERVED VENT IN BASEMENT RESTROOM TO HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 25, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. (MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME BY CDPH).
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 COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOK LINE WITH FOOD GRIME IN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 VENT IN CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST, OBSERVED VENT IN BASEMENT RESTROOM TO HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BINS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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.