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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Jan 20, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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 MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN PREP AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 27, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12//NOTED BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR DISHROOM NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR 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.
4-602.13//NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. Apr 7, 2025 ----4-601.11(C)//NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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.
6-501.114//NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON WEST WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE AND IN SOUTHWEST AREA UNDERNEATH STEPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 7, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF FULL ICE BIN STORED IN BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #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.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED TURKEY, COOKED HAM, CORNED BEEF HASH, COOKED VEGETABELS AND MEAT MIX) IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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.
NOTED BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR DISHROOM NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR 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.
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON WEST WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE AND IN SOUTHWEST AREA UNDERNEATH STEPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 10, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING 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.