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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Mar 11, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 62Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK BEING USED AS ASHTRAYS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS IN BATHROOM AND GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND COMPLY WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). 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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER, MEAT GRINDER, AND MEAT CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN CEILING OF BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2591443 DATED 3/21/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 21, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 12, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO WATER BACKING UP AND FLOODING OUT OF BASIN WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 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 FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA: RICE AT 104.3F, POTATOES AT 121.8F, AND STUFFED PEPPERS AT 64.4F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $24. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. 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.
OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING FOODS IN FRONT DELI COOLER MISSING ADEQUATE FOOD LABELING INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTACT, TRACEBACK, AND INGREDIENT INFORMATION ON ALL APPLICABLE INFORMATION ON LABELS FOR FOOD PACKAGED ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 SOIL AND DEBRIS ON AND INSIDE FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND INTERIOR OF MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES
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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 NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DRAWER COOLERS IN REAR GRILL AREA SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONCTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF DEBRIS 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 ASHTRAY, CIGARETTES, AND LIGHTER ON TABLE IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ASHTRAYS. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 10, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE MIXER (BY REAR EXIT DOOR). MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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.
ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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.