SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
May 26, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED WITH WASH-RINSE-SANITZE PER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL 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, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 6, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 GAP NOTED ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTED AND PROTECTED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 29, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
LARGE VARIETY OF PRE PACKAGED FULLY SEALED PALETAS BY MANUFACTURER MISSING PROPER LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS . MANY PALETAS CONTAINING NUTS, OTHER MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS AND OTHER INGREDIENTS WITHOUT LABELING INGREDIENTS OR LISTED IN COMMON NAME OF PALETA. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PALETAS WITH ALL ALLERGENS AND COMPLETE LIST OF OTHER INGREDIENTS OR REMOVE PALETAS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 GAP NOTED ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTED AND PROTECTED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 6, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOX OF DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED ON SHELF IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND CEASE STORAGE OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN RESTROOMS.
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 NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF HOT-HOLDING UNIT AND GRIDDLE IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND 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 EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA) HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 WALLS IN CORNER OF FRONT SERVICE AREA (ABOVE HOT-HOLDING UNIT) TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS 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, May 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 18, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOX OF DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED ON SHELF IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND CEASE STORAGE OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN RESTROOMS.
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 NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF HOT-HOLDING UNIT AND GRIDDLE IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MANAGER AWARE THAT COOLER DOES NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CURRENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 48.0F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA) HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 WALLS IN CORNER OF FRONT SERVICE AREA (ABOVE HOT-HOLDING UNIT) TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS 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.