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3 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE 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.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A LARGE OPENING OF MISSING FLOOR UNDER REAR USED ICE MACHINE,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA & STORAGE ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,OPENINGS IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND USED ICE MACHINE.
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, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 9, 2025
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PLACE HIS HAND ON TOP OF BUN AND USED SPATULA UNDERNEATH TO REMOVE HAMBURGER FROM GRILL AND THEN PICKED UP THE WHOLE HAMBURGER AND POSITIONED IT ON TO THE PAPER .INSTRUCTED TO USE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN REAR PREP AREA WHERE 2- HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE LOCATED.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS OR REMOVE PREP AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. CUT LETTUCE-64.4F.0.5LBS.SHREEDED LETTUCE-57.2F.1LBS. SLICED TOMATO-56.5F.0.5LBS. DICED TOMATO-45.0F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN WITH ICE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW APPX. 3LBS. $10.(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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & SIDES OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG SIDE MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE A LARGE OPENING OF MISSING FLOOR UNDER REAR USED ICE MACHINE,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA & STORAGE ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,OPENINGS IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND USED ICE MACHINE.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607292 11/12/24 NOT CORRECTED-#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 12, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
REPAIR THE WOOD FLOORING IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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.