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4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 11, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON UNDER THE MICROWAVE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP COOLER IN THE REAR AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE 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.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 4, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ONE ROACH ON THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND THE SECOND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SMALL FOOD PREP COOLER; BOTH WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON UNDER THE MICROWAVE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP COOLER IN THE REAR AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE 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.
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 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 22, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS.
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.
WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: -TOP/LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES, COUNTER AND STORAGE RACKS. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. -EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. -RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACES ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID 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.
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS/CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.
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.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS, CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT, AND LARGE WOK TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE ITEMS TOO LARGE OR THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
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.
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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.