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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Jun 3, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 10, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN PREP/AND DISHROOM AREAS. MULTI-USE UTENSIL WERE WASHED. UNIT WAS SET UP. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION IS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION "DO NOT USE" CONTACTED C.D.P.H. FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURN OF 1-13-25, SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR THE ABOVE UNIT WAS PROVIDED. PRESENTLY MAINTAIN 100PPM. UNTAGGED UNIT AND USE IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE ITEMS
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.
4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER(FREEZER DOOR),BROKEN INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT ARE LEAKING,REPAIR ISSUE.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISHROOM. MUST REPLACE
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.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE.
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.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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 CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7-2023,REPORT#: 2586505 #37) 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR AND SALT WITHOUT LABELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTAINING FOODS NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. #47)4-202.16: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AT THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55)6-501.11: (OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS- ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES. SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,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, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 7, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING FULLY COOKED, READY-TO-EAT PLANTAIN WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HANDS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. 3 LBS OF PLANTAINS VALUED AT $50 WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR AND SALT WITHOUT LABELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTAINING FOODS NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL ITEMS ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR 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 TORN GASKET ON THE SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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 DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS--I ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR 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.