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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZAS AND CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 19, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO QAC CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2612685 ON 2/24/25 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. 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, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 24, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE 3-DOOR TALL COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS 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 EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. SINK CLOGGED NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. RETURNED ON 2/25/25 SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW PROPERLY DRAINING.
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.
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAINED.
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 HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLES, AND FRONT SELLING AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDENEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOO FOOD STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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.
OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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 A PLASTIC BUS TUB REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A LARGE PLASTIC BIN OF PIZZA SAUCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A LARGE METAL POT USED TO MAKE PIZZA SAUCE THAT ARE BOTH TOO LARGE AND UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES ALL OVERSIZED FOOD CONTAINERS AND COOKING POTS THAT DO NOT FIT INTO THE SINK. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR THE LARGE STAND MIXER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE FOOD WASTE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST SMOOTH/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ALSO WITH A MISSING VENT COVER. MUST REPAIR/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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF "NEW HIRE" DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source
License
Mar 12, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE 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.
OBSERVED DEEP CREASES IN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND 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.