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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
Jul 10, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, COLD WATER DIAL LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER DIAL AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES 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 CLEAN CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT DISCHARGING ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR AND LEAVING POOLED WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CONDENSATE WATER LINE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN OR SEWER SYSTEM 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.
4-903.12 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS STORED BELOW UNPROTECTED WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE BASSEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT/PROVIDE SHIELDING AGAINST ANY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION FROM OVERHEAD WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES, OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED BELOW.
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.
4-101.19 - OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING CAULK AT HAND SINK, CREATING GAPS AND A ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CAULK AND PROVIDE AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 25, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. 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 SMALL GREY HALF COOLER USED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO NOT HAVE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO ROUTINELY CHECK AMBIENT INTERNAL 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 SCOOPS USED IN DRY STORAGE BINS IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA ON SOUTH SIDE TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.
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 FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS STORED BELOW UNPROTECTED WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE BASSEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT/PROVIDE SHIELDING AGAINST ANY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION FROM OVERHEAD WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES, OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED BELOW.
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 SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA TO BE COVERED IN A TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINER AS WELL AS TAPE. OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING CAULK AT HAND SINK, CREATING GAPS AND A ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TAPE FROM SPLASH GUARD AND REPAIR CAULK AND PROVIDE AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SEASONING PRESENT IN THE GASKETS OF ALL DOORS ON THE FRONT PREPARATION COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL GASKETS WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND TO MAINTAIN FREE OF CRUMBS AND FOOD 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 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROOF, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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.
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.
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, Oct 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 6, 2023
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BIN AT THE BARS.(USING FOOD TRAY FOR LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS.
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.
4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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 THE SIDE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS
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.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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.