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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Mar 12, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR 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.
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 ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT PROPERLY WORKING (OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
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, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 11, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING SEVERAL COOKED CAKES, SLICING CAKE TO FILL WITH CREAM, THAN PICK THEM UP AND TRANSFER TO A SHEET AND STORED AT SERVING FRONT CASE TO SELL. NO GLOVES USED FOR A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES, UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVED HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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 EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTION. OVER 300 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS OBSERVED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA; ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND OVEN, ON TOP SHELVES, ON LEDGES OF CARTS WHERE FOOD IS STORED. ALSO FOOD PANS AND COOKIE SHEETS, MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AT DOUGH UNIT, INSIDE FOOD PROOFER UNIT AND FLOORS. WE OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE (REAR AREA). OBSERVED BAKER WAVING ONE HAND TO REMOVE FLIES FROM TABLE AND NOT TO FLY ONTO CAKES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY 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.
GRIME, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES, CARTS, SHLEVS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA IS TILTED. REPAIR ISSUE SO SINK BASIN SELF DRAINS.
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.
BROKEN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CEILING ABOVE OVEN. MUST REPAIR. SURFACES 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9/15/23 INSPECTION (REPORT #2581722) NOT CORRECTED: #39)3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT. #53)5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. #53) 6-501.19: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #57)2-102.13: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING FOOD: BREAD, PASTRIES, ETC. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING TO MINIMZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. NO SOAP WAS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUE. MANAGER BOUGHT SOAP AND AT 10:32AM SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
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 STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
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.