4-602.13---NOTED DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE CASHIER AREA AND THE REAR PREP.----INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-601.11(B)--- EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVING OF PREP TABLES AND UNDER FLAT GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
6-201.11--- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 25, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS THE UNDER COOKED EGGS SERVED IN THE RAMEN BOWLS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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.
EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVING OF PREP TABLES AND UNDER FLAT GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS TONGS STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL HANDLES SO AS NOT TO CONTACT FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE AS WELL AS STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA IN BETWEEN USE.
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 BUILD UP OF MINERAL DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN UPPER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 14, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS TONGS STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL HANDLES SO AS NOT TO CONTACT FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE AS WELL AS STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA IN BETWEEN USE.
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 BUILD UP OF MINERAL DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN UPPER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES AND ON FOOD BOXES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AREA AND ENSURE EMPLOYEES STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/16/2024, REPORT #2602885: #40) NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #41) NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN DESIGNATED CONTAINERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD SURFACES. #47) NOTED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF RUSTED FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. #49) NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) NOTED FLOOR AND FLOORDRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER, DRY STORAGE RACK, AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, 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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 16, 2024
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN DESIGNATED CONTAINERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD 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.
NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE 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.
NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED 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.
NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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.
NOTED FLOOR AND FLOORDRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER, DRY STORAGE RACK, AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source
License
Dec 19, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED/HANGING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE 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.
MUST PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN 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.