OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
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.
SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING 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, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
VIOLATION CORRECTED. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 9, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BAR AREA WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 72 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) 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.
OBSERVED FISH HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF FISH ($10) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED QUAT SANITIZER HELD AT A CONCENTRATION EXCEEDING 400 PPM. INSTRUCTIONS OF SAID PRODUCT STATES CONCENTRATION SHALL NOT EXCEED 400 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS MADE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. WATER ADDED TO SANITIZER SOLUTION TO DILUTE CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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 MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN: BOTH BAR AREAS, IN DISH AREA, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH A MAXIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 112 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WARE WASHING MACHINE HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 23, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE MAIN COOK LINE MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 BULK FOOD CONTAINER OF FLOUR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MISSING IDENTITY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LINENS STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD (COOKED NOODLES) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS AND CEASE USE OF LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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 CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED ON RACK NEXT TO/BELOW HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE SPLASH GUARD IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AWAY FROM HANDWASHING SINK OR INSTALL ADEQUATE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SHELVES ALONG THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AS 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.
OBSERVED P-TRAP AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE P-TRAP PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD 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 FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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.