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8 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 10, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 7, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2638827 6/22/26 NOT CORRECTED #38-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN DISPLAY CASE,MENU BOARD,WALLS& CEILINGS,MOPSINK AREA,PILLARS,CURTAIN AT CLOSED DISPLAY UNIT,BOTH PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND A BUCKET OF STANDING WASTE WATER UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER WITH SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND INSIDE OF.MUST REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER, RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/07/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO VIEW .A NEW SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 22, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN DISPLAY CASE,MENU BOARD,WALLS,MOPSINK AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/22/26.(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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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 FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-101.19: OBSERVED ESPRESSO MACHINE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE TIME CLOCK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OBSERVED DAMAGED LEFT BASEBOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA ON SAME SIDE AS POS SYSTEM UNDERNEATH COUNTER WITH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEAR TIME CLOCK AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LEFT BASEBOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA ON SAME SIDE AS POS SYSTEM UNDERNEATH COUNTER WITH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 21, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. 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
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. 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.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION UNABLE TO POWER ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION MANAGER STATES HIGH TEMPERATURE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, REPLACED OR REMOVED FROM FACILITY BECAUSE IT LEAKS FROM THE BOTTOM. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.( NOTE: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO 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.
OBSERVED OVER 70 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS ON WALLS IN FRONT WHERE CUSTOMERS WAIT IN LINE, CUSTOMER CONDIMENT AREA IN FRONT, FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE NEAR DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/21/2025. 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.
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 HOLE IN UPPER WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE TIME CLOCK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OBSERVED DAMAGED LEFT BASEBOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA ON SAME SIDE AS POS SYSTEM UNDERNEATH COUNTER WITH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEAR TIME CLOCK AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LEFT BASEBOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA ON SAME SIDE AS POS SYSTEM UNDERNEATH COUNTER WITH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 2, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 28, 2023
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK/DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE WALL AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 17, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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 certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( steaming milk ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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
No hand soap provided at dish room hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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.