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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 9, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF EXHAUST HOOD.
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, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 2, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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.
FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES AT SHELVING UNITS AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF ROACHES.
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.
FOUND BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD POTS,UTENSILS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT 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, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 11, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT 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 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 20, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST 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.
NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE,IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR ISSUE
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, May 20, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 10, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS: 1 POUND OF COOKED READY TO EAT SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 60F TO 80F,STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER;COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 45.6F,STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 8,VALUE 10. 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.
WE OBSERVED APPROX 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES: KITCHEN ON SHELVES BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN POTS AND DRY FOOD; ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. AT FRONT EAST SERVING AREA ON SHELVES AND UNDER SHELVES.CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 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.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE SAID GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST 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.
NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE,IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR ISSUE.
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.
DEBRIS(EMPTY CARDBOARDS,PAPER FOOD DEBRIS,ETC) SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER. DEBRIS BY THE OUTSIDE SCREEN DOOR. EXCESS GRIME ON TOP THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING MENTIONED AREA.
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.
GREASE BULD-UP ON FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,
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.