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6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 6, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 29, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (NACHOS, ITALIAN BEEF, COLD SANDWICHES, ELOTES) WITHOUT VALID PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS TO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH UTENSILS AND REAR HANDSINK IN DISHAREA WITH UTENSILS, PLASTIC CONTAINERS, CUP LIDS, SOS PADS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED 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 ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN & ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF A CARDBOARD BOX STORED NEXT TO THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES AND PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP STORAGE WHEN NOT IN 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.
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 2/4/25 & 4/9/2025; NO 2026 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK THAT IS TO BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).
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 LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINPIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORE LEAK-FREE DRAINAGE.
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 NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 18, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED ON VIOLATION #2.
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 CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E BEEF, NACHO CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS A BUILD UP OF A THICK BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE COVERING THE WHITE PANEL AND DRIPPING ON THE ICE. ICE IS PACKAGED AND SOLD. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN. UNIT IS TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP (TO PREVENT FROM HANDS TOUCHING THE ICE) OR STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.
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.
REAR TOILET ROOM IS USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD CONTAINERS. AREA IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA, ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT HE TOOK THE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING. INSRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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.
ALL CFM'S MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
License
Feb 2, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS NOT ON AND BEING REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO 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.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR SELF CLOSING 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 EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS AND LEAVES IN THE OUTDOOR FRONT/REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR 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.