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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Mar 30, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 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 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED IN USE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT SELF-CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED ROOM WITH MOP SINK IN PLACE IN NEED OF ORGANIZING, REMOVING OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND ELEVATION OF ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MANTAIN PREMISE.
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, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 4, 2024
No Entry
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. THE FACILITY IS OPERATING. PREPARING AND SERVING (MILK, SAUSAGES, MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER ON THE PREMISE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ALONGSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND HOT HOLD UNIT, IN 2 OF 3 OF THE TOILET ROOMS IN CORNERS AROUND THE TOILET AND WASHBOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 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
Inspector Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING THE SANITIZER STRENGTH AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.
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 IN USE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT SELF-CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 ROOM WITH MOP SINK IN PLACE IN NEED OF ORGANIZING, REMOVING OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND ELEVATION OF ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MANTAIN PREMISE.
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, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 23, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. THE FACILITY IS OPERATING. PREPARING AND SERVING (MILK, SAUSAGES, MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER ON THE PREMISE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ALONGSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND HOT HOLD UNIT, IN 2 OF 3 OF THE TOILET ROOMS IN CORNERS AROUND THE TOILET AND WASHBOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 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
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING THE SANITIZER STRENGTH AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. 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.
OBSERVED IN USE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 ROOM WITH MOP SINK IN PLACE IN NEED OF ORGANIZING, REMOVING OF ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATION OF ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MANTAIN PREMISE.
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.