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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 16, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
: 4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
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.
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.
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 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
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.
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.
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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2633725 4/8/26 NOT CORRECTED-#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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.
8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627310 11/19/25 NOT CORRECTED-#53-5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.#57-2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#58-2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
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.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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 8, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 7, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AN DMAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 CRATES BEING USED IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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 CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
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 CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627310 11/19/25 NOT CORRECTED-#53-5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.#57-2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#58-2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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.
6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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.
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 13, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.9-90.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY 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 HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 108.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 1LBS. 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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR TRASH AND CARDBOARD OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE, TRASH AND CARDBOARD PUSHED DOWN INTO DUMPSTER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION REAR LID OF DUMPSTER WAS CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTING BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW 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.
OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 10, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN SOIL ACCUMULATION AND DEBRIS FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DERBIS FROM FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS AREA 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 DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. 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.
OBSERVED FLOUR AND RICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM AND OUTSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS 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 THE SIDE CORNER OF HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 MISSING COVER FOR GARBAGE INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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.