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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass
Apr 13, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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 CUTTING BOARD SURFACE PITTED/STAINED ON TOP OF PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SAID CUTTING BOARD.
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 SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS 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.
SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 30, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS MEATBALLS, 5 POUNDS CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND 15 POUNDS OF PASTA ($300) 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 WALK IN COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 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 MORE THAN 50 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN ALL BATHROOOMS, IN KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT, IN BAR AREA, AND IN UPPER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. 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.
OBSERVED DIRTY AND WORN DOWN GASKET IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REPLACE GASKET.
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 REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA AND ICE CREAM FREEZER CHEST WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGNAGE.
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 HAND WASHING SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING AND HAVE A LEAK AT BOTTOM OF SINK IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 11, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. 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 ON 2ND FLOOR NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), OBSERVED WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT(BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT(BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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 2ND FLOOR SODA MACHINE DRAINING INTO A FOOD PAN. INSTRUCTIONS WERE GIVEN TO ENSURE THE WASTEWATER IS DRAINED FROM THE POINT OF DISCHARGE TO THE DISPOSAL SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.
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.
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA: 12# OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 78.8F; 10# OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.8F, 12# OF GROUND PORK AT TEMP OF 51.8F AND SLICED TOMATOS AT 50.2F MENTIONED STORED PRODUCTS WERE INSIDE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING COOLER. COLD HOLD UNIT HAS AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 41.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.34 POUNDS 250.00 VALUE 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 WALK-IN COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.8F WALK IN COOLER TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY IS NOT ALLOWED TO USE UNITL UNITS ARE AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPS UNDER 41F. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN REPAIRED/REPLACED. POUNDS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER 100 POUNDS & VALUE OF 1,000.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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 HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 AT BAR BROKEN, CRACKED, MISSING, FLOOR TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE 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 MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDSON CEILING LIGHTS IN DISH AREA AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION# 2585091 DATED 11/13/23 #10 OBSERVED HOT AND COLD-WATER FAUCET NOZZLES SPINNING AROUND @ HANDSINK LOCATED OUTSIDE BAR PREP LEADING TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #36 UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMTERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. 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.
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ATTACHED TO PREP AREA WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINETS LEADING TO DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 13, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FRINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @ 126F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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 CONTAINTERS WITHOUT LABELS LOCATED IN PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME (POWDERED SUGAR, SALT, ETC)
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT AND COLD-WATER FAUCET NOZZLES SPINNING AROUND @ HANDSINK LOCATED OUTSIDE BAR PREP LEADING TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 FOOD HANDLER PREPARING SALAD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO 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.