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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
May 14, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING FOOD PREPARATION.
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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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 6, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN SEVERAL COOLERS RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED BEEF IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER, RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE HALLWAY TALL REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE ASSORTED COOKED FOODS AND RAW EGGS IN THE DINING ROOM COOLER STORED ABOVE READY TO DRINK HORCHATA. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED COOKED MEATS, COOKED RICE, BEANS IN VARIOUS COOLERS THROUGHOUT NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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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.
ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED COOKIES AND CAKES ON DISPLAY ON COUNTER AND DINING ROOM COOLER FOR GRAB AND GO MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGEN WARNING IF NEEDED.
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
MUST PROVIDE LOCKS FOR THE OUTDOOR BOX FREEZER AND DINING ROOM PREPARED STORED FOODS COOLER OR REMOVE FROM PUBLIC ACCESS.
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.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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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.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER (TOP DRAWER) MUST REPLACE.
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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.
RAW WOOD SEPARATOR BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLERS MUST PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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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.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. NOT INSIDE THE DIRTY MOP BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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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, May 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 28, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 21, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY STORAGE CLOSET/OFFICE SPACE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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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 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2577290 DATED:06/14/2023 #58--2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.