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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Feb 25, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SHELVES AND WALLS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.
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.
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR HALLWAY AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT)MUST REMOVE.
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 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 3, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK OBSERVED BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND A BUCKET OF FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. REVIEWED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 RAW MEATS IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. RAW BEEF STORED IN A REACH-IN COOLER ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT PREPARED AIOLI SAUCE AND PREPARED COLESLAW. ALSO NOTED RAW LAMB RIBS STORED ON TOP OF A CASE OF FRESH LEMONS AND FRESH LIMES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED THE PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN MEATS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALL REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS DATE LABELED PAST THE FOODS EXPIRATION DATE, IMPROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS OR NO LABELS AT ALL. FOODS SUCH AS DAIRY BASED TARTARE SAUCE WITH A DATE OF 12/18, AIOLI SAUCE WITH A DATE OF 12/27, FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AND POTATOES WITH NO DATE ALL IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND COOKED BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A FLOOR STAND MIXER BEING USED LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA WITH PUBLIC ACCESS FROM CUSTOMERS ENTERING THE WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE TO AN AREA WHERE PUBLIC HAS NO ACCESS AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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.
THE COOK NEEDS TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES. THE COOK OBTAINED AS INSPECTION OCCURED.
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.
WOODEN SHELVING IN THE CABINETS OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA DRY STORAGE CLOSET NOTED DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
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 BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN THE SEALING OF THE CEILING SUPPORT BEAM NEAR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.----NOTED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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.