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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 29, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE TILES.
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 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 22, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BARBACK FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FRUITS ARE SLICED AND DEHYDRATED AND WHERE SYRUPS ARE MIXED AND COOKED. EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA INCLUDES A PREP TABLE, SLICER, INDUCTION PLATE AND A FOOD DEHYDRATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OF THE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT FROM THIS AREA AND RELOCATE IT WHERE THERE IS AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 140F ACCORDING TO THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 155F ACCORDING TO THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PLACED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 180F AND ABOVE IS REACHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. 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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. PREMISES HAS A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED BEEF CHEEK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. PREMISES HAS A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED BEEF CHEEK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING, OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS AND ALSO FLYING AROUND BEHIND THE BAR AND ON THE SHELVES ABOVE THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. 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.
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE TILES.
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.