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4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 12, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE, INSIDE THE ICE BUCKET AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
2-402.11: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 12, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 5, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF AND THE BLACK CART IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET, ON FLOOR AND BLACK CART IN SALAD PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE, INSIDE THE ICE BUCKET AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIGITAL RINSE GAUGE ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT SHOWING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. AN ERROR NOTIFICATION DISPLAYED ON DIGITAL GAUGE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REPAIR, SO THAT THE WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH AND FINAL RINSE CYCLE. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 16, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 3, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: TURKEY AT 44.8 F, BLACK BEANS AT 48.6 F, EGGS AT 46.0 F AND CHICKEN AT 47.3. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.0 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD COLD HOLD UNIT AT 50.0 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. 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.