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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jul 17, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:PREPARATION TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
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 FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
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 17, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 29, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOOD CONTAINER STORED AT BUTCHER'S DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALKING COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA REPAIR/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.
REMOVE GREASE FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.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.
GRIMES ON FLOOR BEHIND THE NORTH SHELVES IN SELLING AREA.ALSO THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 6, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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.
COOKED TCS FOODS AT STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:THREE VARIETY OF CHICKEN 44.5F TO 46F; TWO KIND OF COOKED RICE 45.7F 46.4F; A LARGE PAN OF CHILE REYENO AT TEMP OF 44.6F.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 11-5-2024. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAINE TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUNDS 40 VALUE 100.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.
WE OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP,STORAGE AND SELLING AREA: UNDER AND ON SHELVES(NO GNAWED FOOD),ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. 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.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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
PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT PRODUCE COOLER IS MISSING END CAPS.MUST PROVIDE
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.
THE OBSERVED SINK IN THE WASHROOM NEEDS CAULK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE WALL. MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT SINK IS FLUSH TO WALL AND 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 THAT THE LID TO THE TOILET SEAT WAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 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.
OBSERVED DOOR OF WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.
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 CARDBOARD FROM DELIVERIES ACCUMULATING WITHIN FACILITY. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FACILITY MORE FREQUENTLY TO DETER PEST HARBORAGE.
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.