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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
May 11, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
No hands washing signs in employees restrooms. instructed to post.
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.
Walls behind front and rear prep areas not smooth and easily cleanable, instructed to install smooth surface.
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
Unnecessary items stored in kitchen prep area, instructed to remove and organize
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 28, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, May 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 22, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING (BEANS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT 48F WHILE STORING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNIT AT 41F AS REQUIRED. GPRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. IN PREP SCATTERED UNDER HANDSINK, INSIDE STORAGE BUKCETS AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS, ON FRONT PREP TABLE SHELVING WHERE KITCHENWARE IS STORED, AND ALONGSIDE WALL IN DINING AREA WHERE COLD BEVERAGE COOLER IS STORED. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
OBSEVED GARBAGE CAN IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 8, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GROUND BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED. THE MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. 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.
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (OATS, CHIA SEED FLAXSEED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS 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.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLEST O PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 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.