SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass
Jul 15, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
SIDES OF COOKING CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. 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.
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12: OBSERVED SOME DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD DIM SUM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL 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.
6-501.114: OBSERVED A SUBSTANIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DIM SUM/DISHWASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER 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
6-303.11: OBSERVED THREE BLOWN OUT LIGHTS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR THE FRONT PREP ASSEMBLY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
2-102.13: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 12, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE RINSED CLEVER IN 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. PRIORITY 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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND RAW PORK IN STANDING WATER IN SERVICE SINK AND TWO CONTAINERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 53.7F-56.0F. FOUND FOUR CONTAINERS OF TRIPE (70.0F-71.0F), A CONTAINER OF BEEF (66.0F), CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN FEET (54.0F-55.0F) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DIM SUM COOKING AREA. ALSO, FOUND CHICKEN FEET (65.0F) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $1,500. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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 SOME DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD DIM SUM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL 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.
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. HANDWASHING SINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE FOUND RANGING 63.0F-66.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE WALK-THROUGH OF THE FACILITY. HOT WATER WAS MAINTAINED WHEN RETURNED FROM LUNCH TO FINISH REPORT/CITATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND WAREWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA IN THE REAR DIM SUM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MISSING AN ADEQUATE PIPELINE FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER. FOUND A BLACK TEMPORARY PIPE IN PLACE OF A PIPE LEADING TO THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. TEMPORARY MATERIAL NOT DIRECTLY PLACED ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN, SO WASTEWATER FROM HANDWASHING SINK IS POOLING ON FLOOR IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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 A SUBSTANIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DIM SUM/DISHWASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER 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 THREE BLOWN OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR THE FRONT PREP ASSEMBLY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 9, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 LBS OF RAW DUCK AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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.
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME ON THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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.
6-501.13 OBSERVED BLOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOORS AND WALK-IN COOLERS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS COOKED WHOLE DUCK AND COOKED PORK BELLY AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LBS OF COOKED WHOLE DUCK AND 25 LBS OF COOKED PORK BELLY RANGING FROM 104F-110F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPING UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER AND ON THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER AND ON THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15 OBSERVED CIP EQUIPMENT THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING ALL CIP EQUIPMENT.
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.
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER WAS MEASURED AS FOLLOWS: BETWEEN 90F-94F AT BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, 90F AT TWO OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS, AND 78F AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES; HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. THE MANAGER ADJUSTED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES, AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER WAS MAINTAINING 110F AT BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 100F AT ALL SAID HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 27, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING AND REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING AND PREP TABLES.
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 WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 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 EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS AND COVER ALL DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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 BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALLS IN FRONT LOBBY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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 OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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 SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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 FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.