OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF DESSERT/SHAKE COOLER. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 4, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOMS USED FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. WATER IS MEASURING BETWEEN 73.0F-80.2F AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT HANDWASHING SINKS. 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 TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF DESSERT/SHAKE COOLER. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 22, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 14, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595370 DATED:05/29/2024 #47---4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #53--5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #56--4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/21/2025. 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.
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS 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.
5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE 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
4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 20, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS 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 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS 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
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE TOASTER OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS 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.