4-101.19 OBSERVED FOIL LINED PREP SHELVING UNITS IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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.
4-602.13 OBSERVED MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AS WELL AS DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES OF 2 DOOR BEER AND WINE COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND BAR AND COOKING/MIXING EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.
6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED 1 OUT 3 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 22, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN BAR; APPROXIMATELY 3 LARGE BLACK FLIES ON TABLES IN SEATING AREA; 40 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT BAR, DINING, PREP AND REAR, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. NOTED FLIES ON PREP TABLES ON TOP OF SOILED TOWELS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS. NOTED ONE LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE BAR HANDSINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE; CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. 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 SOILED CLOTHS AIRDRYING ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SOLUTION AT @ LEAST 50 PPM IN BETWEEN USES.
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 FOIL LINED PREP SHELVING UNITS IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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.
4-602.13 OBSERVED MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AS WELL AS DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES OF 2 DOOR BEER AND WINE COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND BAR AND COOKING/MIXING EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 REAR STORAGE SPACE, PAPER GOODS/MISCELLANEUS CLOSET LEADING TO GARBAGE AND REAR BASEMENT STORAGE SPACE WITH ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE SAID AREAS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR 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 1 OUT 3 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 5, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
The low-temperature dishwashing machine was not sanitizing at the final rinse, and zero ppm of Chlorine was obtained on sanitizer test strips. I instructed the manager to provide the proper sanitizer concentration at the final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025: The machine is tagged, not allowed to be used, and must contact the office of CDPH for a tag removal request.
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.
Improper thawing of frozen seafood, found frozen bags of seafood thawing in standing cold water, instructed to thaw frozen food according to health code, ie.
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.
Unlabeled container above 3-comp sink, instructed to have all food/ non-food containers labeled.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 26, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 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.
REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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 AN OPENING IN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL.
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.