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7 inspections
Complaint
Jun 30, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS IN THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET AT 96.4 F AND 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BURRITOS IN THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET AT 122.4-125.1F. ALL DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASE OF WALL, AND BEHIND DONUT FRYER IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED 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, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 31, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 23, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF THE BAR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED 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.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS WHOLE CHICKENS EACH IN THEIR ORIGINAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR SELLING IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY IMPROPERLY COOLING INSIDE THE COOKING PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.8F AND 49.2F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIME/TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET AT 111.9F AND COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE KITCHEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 128.1 & 124.3F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. THE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE 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.
NOTED A DIRTY METAL GARBAGE CART IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE BAR.
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.
NOTED DIRTY AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY AND HOT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-15-25 REPORT #2620609 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT SOME PARTS OF THE STORE INCLUDING DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.#51-: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCETS OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE PREP SINK AT THE HOT FOOD KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPILL ON WALL BEHIND THE GRILL AT SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 15, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SEAWEED 44.1F, CALIFORNIA MAKI 52.4F,SPRING ROLLS 54.4F, SALMON & TUNA POKE COMBO 52.3F, POKE BOWL 54.3F, CRAB RANGOON 50.7F, CHICKEN DUMPLING 48.3F, SHRIMP 52.5F, TUNA POKE 51.6F, SHRIMP ROLLS 57.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER USED FOR SUSHI TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTILL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATUR OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. 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.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT SOME PARTS OF THE STORE INCLUDING DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCETS OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE PREP SINK AT THE HOT FOOD KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL AT THE MEAT COUNTER), AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPILL ON WALL BEHIND THE GRILL AT SAME.
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
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 4, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST 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 FOOD STORAGE CONTINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT 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 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DELI COUNTER DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND INSIDE MET CUTTING ROOM. MUST 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
May 30, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST 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 FOOD STORAGE CONTINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT 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 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DELI COUNTER DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND INSIDE MET CUTTING ROOM. MUST 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, May 30, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 9, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALLTIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDIG.
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
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN JUICING DEPARTMENT.
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.
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.