ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 31, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 24, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-INSIDE A OPEN BOX OF FLOOR TILES ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR & STOVE.MOP SINK CLOSET - ON THE FLOOR AT ENTRY DOOR AMONGST CLUTTER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 4- TOXIC SOFT PACKAGES OF RODENTICIDE (POISON) ON FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK AND IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET ALONG LEFT SIDE WALL. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO HAND SINK IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CROSS 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.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN CLASS ROOMS.MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM REFRIGERATOR AND BOTTOM DRAWER OF STOVE.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY MIDDLE PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN/WORN CARPET IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN CLASS ROOM,DAMAGED & LOOSE PLANK FLOORING TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 3, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN CLASS ROOM & KIDS TOILET ROOM.
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 EVIDENCE OF 8- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER REFRIGERATOR,ON WALL BEHIND KITCHEN DOOR,ON UPPER DOOR FRAME OF MOPSINK CLOSET.KID'S TOILET ROOM-ON WALL.PRE-K ROOM DOOR FRAME.3-5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN,UNDER HAND SINK IN 2'S ROOM AND KID'S TOILET ROOM. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/3/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2'S ROOM,OVEN.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN KITCHEN, STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN UPPER WALL BY VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN,TORN CARPET IN 2'S ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS & DOOR FRAMES.
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
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.
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, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 30, 2023
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS.
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 NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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 LIVE CRAWLING ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: 1 IN THE REAR PLAY ROOM ON THE WALL, 3 CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE PLAY ROOM AND KITCHEN. NOTED 15 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE A PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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.