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The full inspection history
4 inspections
License
Sep 8, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD OR MOVE DRAINBOARD/ DRYING RACK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 19, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN NORTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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.
THE SINK IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM BY THE KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK 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.
THERE'S A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. -MUST INCREASE THE PRESSURE OF THE WATER IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM.
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.
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE CLOSETS HAS DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 1, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS THE SHINING STAR CLASSROOM AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE SOUTH CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS 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 A STICKY TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID STICKY TRAP TO MONITOR ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND IN THE INSIDE OF THE METAL PLATFORM UNDER THE HOT WATER TANK WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS; BOTH MENTIONED AREAS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 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.