ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Feb 4, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL 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.
OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS.
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 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 13, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A HOLE AROUND THE SPRINKLER ABOVE THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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 GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING OVER THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE WHERE SKILLETS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVING IN 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.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. 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.
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE ORANGE FORCE ECOLAB DISPENCER UNIT IN THE BACK FOOD SERVICE AREA A THE UTLILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. THE REAR DISH WASHING MACHINE (UNDER IT ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR AREA) THE REAR FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT END AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL AREA JUST BEFORE THE WALK INS. THE FLOOR IN THE WINE AREA NEAR THE SHELVING AND UNDER THE SHELVING. THE FLOOR UNDER THE SINK AREA AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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 A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AT THE BOTTOM JUST ABOVE THE SHELVING WHERE THE SKILLETS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
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, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 13, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 6, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 DUST ON VENT COVER ABOVE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER ABOVE ICE MACHINE 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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569911 DATED 01/19/2023. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. -FROST RESIDUE/ICE BUILDUP FOUND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER FAN UNITS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER-----AND-----WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. -BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES IN KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE -UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND FAR BACK PREPARATION AREA-----AND-----GARAGE BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.