SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Feb 17, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAG WITHOUT LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILDUP OF ALGAE IN THE LIVE LOBSTER AND FISH HOLDING TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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.
OBSERVED DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DRAINS WHERE NEEDED 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 DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOORS OF KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, 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 EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 10, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LINENS STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH VEGGIE FOOD ITEMS IN THE NOODLE STATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE LINENS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH VEGGIES.
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 CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT SHELVING IN THE DIM SUM STATION AND FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLES (WASTE CAN WITH LIDS) IN THE SECOND FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.
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, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 29, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 25, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2588148 CONDUCTED ON 1/17/24. 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . 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, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 17, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 13Contamination
Official wording
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND DRIED PACKAGE OF DRIED PRUNELLA FILLED WITH 4 RAT DROPPINGS. ALSO NOTED RAT DROPPINGS STORED IN SAME STORAGE BIN WHERE VARIOUS DRIED FOODS ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. FOOD SHALL BE SAFE AND UNADULTERATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POT STICKERS, RIBS, DUCK, GARLIC IN OIL, COOKED NOODLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 70F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 20 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. 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.
FOUND WALL OF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. 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.
FOUND NO WATER UNDER PRESSURE WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 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.
FOUND APPROX. 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN CORNER NEXT TO GRILL, IN HALLWAY LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR , UNDER BAR IN FAR RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. 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.
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573991 CONDUCTED ON 04/10/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES (SALT, GARLIC, CHILI OIL ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK AND DIM SUM STATIONS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LIVE FISH TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . 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.