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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jan 7, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, GYRO SAUCE AT 45F, AND CHEESES AT 45-47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 26, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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.
NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR "DR. PEPPER" COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.
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.
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FRONT PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 16, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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.
3-304.14--- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 9, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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 #2586216 ON 12-4-23 NOT CORRECTED.#10- NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK.#47- NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.#47-: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.#53-: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.#58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. (EXPIRED LICENSE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. 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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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.
REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. ALSO THE METAL SCREEN DOOR WITH LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING ENTRY FOR FLIES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY AND A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.
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.
MUST NOT DISPOSE OF MOP BUCKET WASTE WATER IN THE OUTDOOR SEWAGE DRAIN.
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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2023
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK.
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.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALL 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.
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FANS INSIDE 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.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. (EXPIRED LICENSE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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.