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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED A GASKET INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 11, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE THE OVEN, BY THE WEST 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.
WE OBSERVED A GASKET INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR.
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.
DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,UNDER SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN MENTIONED 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
REPLACED PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN PREP AREA.NOT COMPLETELY INSIDE THE FRAME.REPAIR ISSUE.
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-15-2024,REPORT #2597460 #47)4-202.16: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #47) 4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM AND ON LIGHT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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.
RECEPTACLE COVER IS NEEDED IN ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOM.
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 DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOORS UNDER BEHIND AND CORNERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. ALSO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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 NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR UNDER THE SIX BURNER STOVE GREASE AT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE BURNER. GRIMES AT BLADE OF CAN OPENER 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.
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AND DISHROOM AREA NOT MAINTAINED. THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER DUE TO MECHANICAL DRAIN IS CONTINUOSLY LOOSING/LEAKING WATER .REPAIR 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
CRACKED AND TAPED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(COOKING AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 8, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. GLOVES WAS NOT REMOVED AND NO HANDWASHINGPRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES.FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.ON TOP THE SINK A PLASTIC WHITE BUCKET AND IN FRONT OF SAID SINK MOP AND BROOM,ALSO A CART WITH DIRTY DISHED.UNABLE TO USE FOR HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION
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 NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM AND ON LIGHT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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.
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR UNDER THE SIX BURNER STOVE GREASE AT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE BURNER. GRIMES AT BLADE OF CAN OPENER 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.
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AND DISHROOM AREA NOT MAINTAINED. THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER DUE TO MECHANICAL DRAIN IS CONTINUOSLY LOOSING/LEAKING WATER .REPAIR 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.
RECEPTACLE COVER IS NEEDED IN ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOM.
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 DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOORS UNDER BEHIND AND CORNERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. ALSO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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
CRACKED AND TAPED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(COOKING AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-31-2023,REPORT#2576564. #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): OBSERVED CHIPPING PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER. REPAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES OF SHELVES AT ALL TIMES. #55) 6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAIN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. REGROUT FLOOR AROUND DRAIN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.