OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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 12, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 22, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE (NOT TOUCHING ICE OR WATER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 27, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR BEHIND 2 DOOR FREEZER AND FLOOR IN BACK REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 YELLOW CRATED USED FOR ELEVATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST.
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.
OBSEVRED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 2, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN UTILITY/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL CEILING 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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND RUST ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 27, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND RUST ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN UTILITY/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL CEILING 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.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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.