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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass
Apr 28, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 STEADY LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE CHEST IN REAR 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Apr 7, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES CONTAINING LIQUIDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD OR FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD
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.
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTH FIRST FLOOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ON SIDES AND BASE, FIRST FLOOR REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR REAR BAR AT BASE AND BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER NOT INVERTED OR COVERED IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA, FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE BAR AND RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS 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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO SHARED STAIRWELL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO SHARED STAIRWELL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 18, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CEVICHE AND TUNA TOSTADAS THAT ARE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO CEVICHE AND TUNA TOSTADAS IDENTIFYING IT AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 SQUEEZE BOTTLES CONTAINING LIQUIDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD OR FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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 OPENINGS ON BOTH FIRST FLOOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ON SIDES AND BASE, FIRST FLOOR REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR REAR BAR AT BASE AND BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER NOT INVERTED OR COVERED IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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 FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA, FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE BAR AND RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS 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 MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO SHARED STAIRWELL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO SHARED STAIRWELL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 8, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON FRONT ENTRANCE SINGLE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON EASTSIDE DOOR AT LEFTSIDE BOTTOM AND ON WESTSIDE DOOR AT RIGHTSIDE AND BASE OF WESTSIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN 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, May 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 30, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES OF 54.9F AND 70.7F AT BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED PROPER MIMINMUM WATER TEMPERATURES OF 108.3F AND 109.9F AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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 LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN 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 PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LEFTSIDE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELD IN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD CEVICHE IS SERVED RAW OR DISCLOSURE STATING THAT CEVICHE IS SERVED RAW ON MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO CEVICHE IDENTIFYING IT AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW AND DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT CEVICHE IS SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 OVER 40 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE WASHROOMS, BARS, UTILITY ROOM AND LARGE AND SMALL ROOM IN REAR OF BASEMENT(WHERE DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE ARE LOCATED). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/30/2024. 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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SOUTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR ON NORTHSIDE IN AREA NEAR THREE DOOR COLDING HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN SAID 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.