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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 6, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15--- REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON THE TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES.
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.
: 6-201.11--- THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION: UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS, THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED CEMENT FLOORING IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND MISSING CEMENT. INSTRUCT TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-201.13--- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS BEHIND BOTH TOILETS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL
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--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 28, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
: 6-202.15--- REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON THE TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES.
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.
INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST 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.
OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND ON SIDES. EMPTY OIL CONTAINER AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINERS AND ON SURROUNDING GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM THE GROUNDS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE STEAM TABLE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----WALL BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED AN EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BACKPACK BEING STORED ON FOOD CONTACT CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE GARAGE. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
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.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 10, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15--- REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON THE TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES.
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.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---- PIZZA PREP COOLER(RIGHT SIDE 2 DOOR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTIC AT THE UPPER LEFT SIDE EXPOSING FIBERGLASS INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 4-101.17---- NOTED RAW WOODEN BLOCKS USED TO PROP UP THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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.
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--- THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION: UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS, THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED CEMENT FLOORING IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND MISSING CEMENT. INSTRUCT TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-201.13--- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS BEHIND BOTH TOILETS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL.
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--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 25, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD 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.
NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE, FRESH SLICED VEGETABLES, PIZZA SAUCE, CLEANED AND CHOPPED LEAFY LETTUCE THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND ON THE FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON THE TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AND TAPE TO SEAL A HOLE/OPENING OF THE DOOR OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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 NOT USE USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AT THE DESSERT COOLER DIRTY.----TOP PORTION OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BADLY DAMAGED, CHIPPING WOOD. 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.
THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION: IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS, THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED CEMENT FLOORING IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND MISSING CEMENT. INSTRUCT TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-9-25 REPORT #2615431 #49- OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND UTILITY CLOSET TO HAVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVE ON ALL WALLS AND UPPER ROOF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS AND INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF MICROWAVE FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND TRASH BUILD UP.#55- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH/PLASTIC DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BAR ON 2ND FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH BUILD UP.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, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 9, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND FRYERS AND DESSERT COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT TO BE MISSING A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A THERMOMETER IS PROVIDED FOR ALL COOLERS TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
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 THE GASKETS OF PREP COOLER DOORS OF BOTH PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE/UTILITY CLOSET TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND MISSING LARGE PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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 PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND UTILITY CLOSET TO HAVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVE ON ALL WALLS AND UPPER ROOF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS AND INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF MICROWABE FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND TRASH 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.
OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE COLD WATER IN THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR BAR TO BE MISSING. COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE AND ABLE TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK, REPLACE MISSING HANDLE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA TO BE HANGING LOOSELY AND BROKEN FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REATTACH LIGHT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 TWO (2) OF THREE (3) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONING IN RIGHT SIDE OF EXHAUST IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTS TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL/VERY DIM IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER ENTRANCES. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND ENSURE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
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. 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 TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN IN UPSTAIRS ICE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES 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 FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ALL TOP COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE. 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 EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN, DIRTY CEILING TILES AND DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PIZZA BOXES, FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL BOOTHS IN UPSTAIRS REAR SEATING AREA, AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP 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 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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.