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5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 4, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 28, 2026
Fail
13 recorded violations
notedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2611599 ON 2/3/25. THE VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS 55)6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS BY GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST CLEAN. 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN (CHIPPING PAINT)AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 LBS OF SHELLSTOCK (OXYSTERS, MUSSELLS) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA WITH ANY TAGS OR LABELS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS TO REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST SHELL IS SOLD. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID SHELLSTOCK AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $265. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED COLD READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATLEY 30 LBS DUCK, TOTAL COST $40. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY CONDUCTING ON SITE SPECIAL PROCESS (PICKLING OF FOOD ITEMS) WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS UNTIL PLAN IS SUBMITTED, APPROVED AND A VARIANCE IS OBTAINED FROM CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS STORED IN VARIOUS COOLING UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOLING UNITS (VARIETY VEGETABLES, BEANS, FRUITS, ETC) WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTS FOR HACCP/ VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL PROCESS CONDUCTED ON SITE. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ROOT VEGETABLES STORED IN TUBS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING 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.
2-402.11 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN BASMENT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS 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 BLACK BAGS CONTAINING MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, PRODUCE BOXES AND SOILED CRATES STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS, AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR AND WATER STAINED IN BASEMENT PREP DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP SINK AND TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS BY GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST CLEAN.
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, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 4, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT THE SHELF.
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.
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.