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4 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 9, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 4, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE SUCH AS 1.5LBS-ARUGULA-52.2F.5LBS. MIXED GREENS-50.8F-52.8F.5LBS.BRUSSEL SPROUTS-50.3F-52.3F.2.5LBS. SWEET POTATOES-59.7F.4LBS. CHICKEN KAKOBS-46.5F.2LBS. COLESLAW-50.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20LBS.$80.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(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.
OBSEREVD EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN PREP AREAS, BAR AREA,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO,EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STORAGE CABINETS IN BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/4/26.(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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM STORAGE CABINETS AT CONDIMENT STATION AND BAR 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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP 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.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 22, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR BACK WALL OF SMALL ICE MACHINE IN HOSTESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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.
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE 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, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 5, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AT THE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN THE OVEN/PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS FREE OF HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS RESIDUE.
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.