SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT LOCKER ROOM. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND IN LOCKERS OF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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
3-305.11: OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER/LID FOR ICE IN ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING INTO PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/10/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED ON 12/10/25
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
3-305.11: OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER/LID FOR ICE IN ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING INTO PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 10, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS(DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.6-59.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(48.6F), BEANS(58.5F), ANCHOVIES(52.7F), DICED TOMATOES(50.7F), CORN(57.9F), CHEESE(49.6-59.5F), BACON(59.2F), HAM(53.1F), PEPPERONI(58.1F), ITALIAN SAUSAGE(55.9F), CHOPPED ROMAINE(54.1-55.2F) AND SPINACH LEAVES(55.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $250 WEIGHING 30LBS. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO DOOR GLASS COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR GLASS COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. 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 APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/10/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 NO ICE BIN COVER/LID FOR ICE IN ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. 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.
OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING INTO PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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 WASTE WATER FROM OUT OF ORDER TOILET IN WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM LEAKING FROM BASE OF TOILET, ONTO BATHROOM FLOOR AND OBSERVED LEAKING WASTE WATER FLOWING UNDERNEATH CONNECTING WALL INTO EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING TOILET IN WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER AND MAINTAIN. 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.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE UILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER 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 NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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 TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PASTA PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
OBSERED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE, 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 ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING 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 ICE UNCOVERED IN THE ICE BINS INSIDE OF BAR AND DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE IN BAR AND ELEVATE DISH RACKS FROM THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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 WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET NEAR THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 15, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE BASEMENT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TOP OF THE SANITIZING CONTAINER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE BAR DUMP SINK HOT WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON. 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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.