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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Jan 29, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED APPROX. 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER KITCHEN FRYER AND APPROX. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED AND CLEANED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE 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 FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES.
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 FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 15, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOOD STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED GREENS 56.8F, SWEET POTATOES 53.8F, PORK CHOPS 55.7F, CHICKEN 54.3, HAM HOCKS 59.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD $500 AND 60 LBS. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY 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 REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE 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 FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES.
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 FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 25, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR OPENED AND THE SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP THE INNER DOOR CLOSED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. 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.
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND VENTS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS.
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 THE RACKS INSIDE OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND/OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE 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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE OF COOLERS.
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 THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.
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 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 21, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11 (A:3-8) (B) OBSERVED BOILED POTATOES AND COOKED SALMON CROQUETTES AND COOKED SAUSAGES UNCOVERED STORED IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID COOKED FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED ONE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT 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.
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES 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, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 14, 2023
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 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.
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT 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 BOILED POTATOES AND COOKED SALMON CROQUETTES AND COOKED SAUSAGES UNCOVERED STORED IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID COOKED FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AND BEVERAGES IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. COOKED RICE (54.6F), SALMON CROQUETTE MIXTURE (48.3F), EGGS (46.5-47.4F), MILK (49.1F), AND COOKED SALMON CROQUETTES (69.2F). APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND GALLON AT $65. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS WITH AN ASTERICK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES 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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510737 06/03/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47: OBSERVED BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN FOOD PREP AREA NEEDING TO HAVE GASKETS REPLACED. OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO HAVE HANDLE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. #55: OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #56: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD AND VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE CONDENSATION FROM BECOMING POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATING FOOD BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.