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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass
Feb 4, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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 GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (RUSTED AND LEAKING) AT THE BOTTOM. MUST 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.
OBSERVED THE SMALL GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS AS REQUIRED. MUST 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 AIR VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST 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, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 21, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR BOTH WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND ICE BUILDING UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
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 COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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 SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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, May 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 15, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS. SHRIMP AND OTHER SEA FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 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.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR BOTH WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND ICE BUILDING UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
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 COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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 SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 CONTIUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2604136 DATED 10/04/2024 WITH A CORRECT BY DATE OF 12/26/2024 4-301.14: 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 4, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
4-301.14: 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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.
4-601.11(C): INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND 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.
5-205.15: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. 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.
6-201.11: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 26, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. 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.
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT BEING USED AND IS UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. DISPENSING LINE OF SANITIZER IN DISREPAIR.UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY.
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.
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUE BOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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.
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND 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.
CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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 VIOLATION FROM 5/31/24 REPORT 2595515 NOT CORRECTED: 55 6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER . INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 31, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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.
4-101.19: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE 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.
6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER UNDER FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
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, May 31, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 20, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
SMALL DEAD FLIES NOTED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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.
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE 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.
BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER UNDER FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
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.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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.