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5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 6, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 TCS/RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.2F, 10LBS OF SHRIMP AT 50.8.8F AND 10LBS OF BEEF AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $300. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . 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
"NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AT PREP COOLER AT 50.1F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST 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 TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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 GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, 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.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 21, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 16, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, ON THE SPEED RACK WITH CANNED GOODS NEAR THE AQUARIUMS AT THE REAR, BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ACROSS FROM THE AQUARIUMS AT THE REAR. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND THE FRONT PREP AREAS, ON CLEAN PLATES WRAPPED IN PLASTIC ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE, IN THE SHELVING UNITS BELOW THE SERVICE COUNTER AT THE FRONT PRE AREA, ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LIDS OF A BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER ACROSS FROM THE AQUARIUM AND ON A LID OF A CONTAINER WHERE HERBS ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. NO LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY 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.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND NOT CLEAN: THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, CREVICES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID 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.
6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. FLOORS ESPECIALLY SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.
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, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 13, 2024
Fail
10 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 EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND PLATING COOKED DUCK FOR CUSTOMER WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $45.00. 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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS FOUND OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR: EGG ROLLS (54.2F), CHICKEN WINGS (54.5F), CRAB RANGOON (53.1F), WHOLE DUCKS (52.1F), CHICKEN (54.5F). FOUND 4-15 DOZEN BOXES OF EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 58.2F-59.0F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT $300. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION AND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 400 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE AQUARIUMS AT THE REAR. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND THE FRONT PREP AREAS, ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE BIN WITH MSG, CORN STARCH, AND SALT (ALL DISCARDED AT THIS TIME), IN A BIN WITH PREPACKAGED ITEMS ABOVE THE DRY INGREDIENTS STORAGE BINS, ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL NEAR THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPING, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF A FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED MOP SINK OVERFLOWING WITH SEWAGE WATER AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID MOP SINK TO DRAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 52.7FF WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED THE GROUT OUTLINING THE DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID GROUT 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 THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND NOT CLEAN: THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, CREVICES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID 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 FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. FLOORS ESPECIALLY SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.
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.