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4 inspections
Canvass
Apr 21, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 49F, ALFREDO SAUCE AT 50F, CASESAR DRESSING AT 47F AND CUT TOMATOES AT 55F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. 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.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR WIRE RACKS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER.
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.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA (WALK-IN COOLER) AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 22, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
9 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
UPPER ICE SHOOT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. 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 THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY HELD AT ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MEATBALLS AT 124.8F, VEGETABLE SOUP AT 114.6F, CHEESE SAUCE AT 110.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER INCREASED THE STEAM TABLE TEMPERATURE. 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.
NOTED TCS ALFREDO CHEESE SAUCE HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. NOTED OTHER TCS FOODS IN THE SAME COOLER AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AND ALFREDO SAUCE FROM THE LARGER CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOK STATED HE RECENTLY FILLED THE COOKS LINE CONTAINER FROM A METAL PAN DIRECTLY FROM THE HOT DISH WASHING MACHINE. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER FOOD PROTECTION/TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. SAUCE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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.
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE BUSINESS MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE LOGS WITH AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H AS A MEANS OF CONTROL FOR ASSORTED PIZZAS AND CALZONES ON DISPLAY THEN REHEATED TO 165 F AS ORDERED. RECORDS WERE FOUND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SOME ITEMS SUCH AS THE MEAT STUFFED CALZONE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 66.9F AND NOT LISTED ON THE TEMPERATURE LOG. ALSO, THEIR VARIANCE LOG SHEETS LIST THE FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER THREE HOURS. THE INITIAL TEMPERATURES WERE TAKEN AT 10:35 AM. TEMPERATURES NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION AT 2:30 PM. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THEIR VARIANCE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE FOR A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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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.
BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----LEAK UNDER THE DISHWASHING ROOM HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE HAND WASHING SINK.
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.
MUST NOT STORE STREET SCOOTER INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM OR ANY OTHER KITCHEN/FOOD 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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVDE.
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, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 2, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 26, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FRESH VEGETABLES NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED AN OPEN BUS PAN FILLED WITH RAW BACON BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH ROMAINE LETTUCE AND A BAG OF SHREDDED LETTUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE RAW BACON. ALSO OBSERVED IN ANOTHER COOLER A CASE OF RAW EGGS STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF FRESH BROCCOLI AND BAGGED CARROTS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST 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 FROM 2-8-23 REPORT #2570966 NOT CORRECTED. #43- NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.#47- NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
NOTED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION MACHINE AND ADDITIONAL SLIME IN THE UPPER ICE SHOOT PORTION AND OTHER ICE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER 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.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD WRAPPED IN TINFOIL AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SPLASH GUARDS ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AT THE TO GO BAG SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS WALL MOUNTING FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MIRROR. ALL ABOVE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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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 FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. 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.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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.