SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 31, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO VISIBLE HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOMS BY THE KITCHE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 27, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO VISIBLE HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOMS BY THE KITCHE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 14, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 6, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER EATING POTATO CHIPS WHILE PACKAGING OPEN FOODS BY THE HOT HOLDING SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST ONLY EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATING FOODS.
In plain English
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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.
4-602.11 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE SODA NOZZLE IN THE 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 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT; OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT SANDWICHES AT 51F AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF CARTONS OF MILK ALSO AT 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW FOR ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. 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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. 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.
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID ON ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND LIDS NOT CLOSED PROPERLY ON BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY CLOSE ALL LIDS AND REPLACE THE MISSING LID FOR THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THOUGHOUT THE ENITRE FOOD PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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.
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT BLADE. 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.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND DISHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, WATER AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS 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.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICHES ON WHITE BREAD WITH NO GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SANDWICHES AND HAVE FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EACH FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
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.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 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.
1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH DRAIN PLUG IN POOR REPAIR. 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.
OBSERVED OLD FURNITURE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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.