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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Sep 1, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (77.1F) AT HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 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 LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS; CHEMICAL PPM: 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION, AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS NOT COVERED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM 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.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIAN FAUCET ON 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.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES 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, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 27, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11 OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD AND DRIED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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.
4-602.13 OBSERVED ROLLING WHITE BULK CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED MOLD BUILT ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES STORED INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLING UNITS STORED INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY 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
6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (BEHIND RED DOOR) 1SRT FLOOR INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 20, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS MILK, VEGETABLES, AND TURKEY) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. 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 ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA INTERNAL LID WITH A PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERNAL PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. 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 APPROXIMATELY 85 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLYING THROUGHOUT STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE KITCHENWARE IS STORED, AND FLYING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/ICE MACHINE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 66 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM, UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT (DISHWASHER AND DRYING RACKS), SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM BEHIND A LARGE CABINET, UNDER BULK CONTAINERS WITH WHEELS AND ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND INSIDE THE PUMP ROOM ON THE THE FLOOR IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, AND ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. 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.
OBSERVED ROLLING WHITE BULK CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED MOLD BUILT ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES STORED INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLING UNITS STORED INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY 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 MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (BEHIND RED DOOR) 1SRT FLOOR INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN IN-USE DISHWASHING ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES PROPER HANDWASHING WHILE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.
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 SPILLED FOOD AND DRIED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.