4-101.19// NOTED RUSTED FLOORS AND SHELVES IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING 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.
4-601.11(C)//NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS, AND ON THE SIDES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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 HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS FROM FAUCET AND HANDLES WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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 SPILLED GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC GLOVE ON FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.18//NOTED HOOD FILTERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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.
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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.
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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.
4-101.19//NOTED SPILLS FROM RAW THE MEAT STORED ON SHELF ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RUSTED FLOORS AND SHELVES IN COOLER.
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): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS, AND ON THE SIDES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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.
6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR BETWEEN DISH AREA AND KITCHEN OFFICE AS WELL AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SCRAP MATERIALS, DEBRIS AND TRASH IN OUTDOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.
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
4-202.18: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters NOTED HOOD FILTERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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.
2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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.
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 29, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR BETWEEN DISH AREA AND KITCHEN OFFICE AS WELL AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SCRAP MATERIALS, DEBRIS AND TRASH IN OUTDOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.
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 PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ON INDOOR TRASH, ON THE FLOOR AND EAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN TRASH STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. 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.
NOTED SPILLS FROM RAW THE MEAT STORED ON SHELF ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RUSTED FLOORS AND SHELVES IN COOLER.
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 AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS, AND ON THE SIDES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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 THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS NOT FUNCTIONAL WITH RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER: DISHROOM HADNSINK, KITCHEN HANDSINK ON WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PIC RESTORED RUNNING WATER AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HOOD FILTERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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 NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 11, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. 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.
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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.
PREP CARTS AND INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, TOILET, HAND SINK, FLOOR AND GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.
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.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 3, 2025
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE COOKING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, FOOD HANDLER MULTI TASKING (TOUCHING HIS PERSONAL PHONE, PUTTING AWAY FOOD, THAWING FOOD, PREPARING FOOD) WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS AND JUST PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING PHONE, BODY, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.
TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED. FISH AND CHICKEN SITTING IN CONTAINERS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN COOLER.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. 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.
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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.
PREP CARTS AND INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE HAND WASHING SINK BY GYROS EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK.
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.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, TOILET, HAND SINK, FLOOR AND GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.
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.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2605360 DATED 10/25/24 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -43. THE TONGS ARE STORED HANGING OFF OF THE OVEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME. -49. THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS. -49. THE INTERERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER DOORS, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACES WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTEDTO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. -55. THE TILE UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -55. MOP STORED INSIDE OF DIRTY WATER IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME. -55. CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA. -56. VENTILATION PANELS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A THICK BUILDUP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PANELS. -57. FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME. -58. ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME. 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.
THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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.
THE TILE UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
VENTILATION PANELS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A THICK BUILDUP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PANELS.
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.
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.