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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 28, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA. 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.
6-501.16 OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 21, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLET UNDER WATER NEAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, ON LEDGES OF FRONT COUNTER, AND ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. 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 BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. 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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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 DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA. 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 SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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 FOOD ITEMS STORED ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 DISPLAY COOLER COTAINING DELI MEAT, MICROWAVE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH DRIED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. NOTED CLEAR STORAGE RACKS USED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND 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 COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT ON SLIDING DOORS. INSTRUCTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
OBSERVED FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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.