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3 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 8, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED HOT HOLDING COUNTERTOP UNIT WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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.
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN DISPLAY COOLERS FOR GRAB AND GO MISSING LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PROPER LABELING INCLUDING NAME, SOURCE, AND INGREDIENTS .
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.
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS AND TROUGHS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND TROUGHS.
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, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 28, 2026
Fail
16 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW EGGS AND RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS ARE NOT STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER MOVED RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DELI SLICER WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND THAT A CERTIFICATE IS POSTED AT ALL TIMES. 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.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WIPE NOSE WITH TISSUE AND PROCEED TO THROW TISSUE AWAY AND NOT WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AT APPROPRIATE TIMES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT 3 OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. 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.
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH NO DATE MARKING AND OR EXCEEDING 7 DAY DATE OF DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE MARKED WITH 7 DAY DATE OF DISPOSAL AND ARE DISCARDED BY SAID DATE. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF GROUND BEEF, AND 7 POUNDS OF VEGETABLE SOUP ($45). 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.
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING COUNTERTOP UNIT WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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 SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN DISPLAY COOLERS FOR GRAB AND GO MISSING LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PROPER LABELING INCLUDING NAME, SOURCE, AND INGREDIENTS .
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.
OBSERVED MORE THAN 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: NEAR DISH AREAS, NEAR DRY STORAGE, AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. MANAGER SHOWED PEST CONTROL REPORT. REPORT IS UNDER OLD LICENSE HOLDER NAME. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT WITH NEW LICENSE HOLDER NAME. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN PANS OF DOUGH STORED IN CUSTOMER REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OPEN PANS OF DOUGH TO ENSURE CONTAMINATION CANNOT OCCUR. MANAGER REMOVED PANS.
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 LARGE CAULDRON IN 2ND KITCHEN WITH NO CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR LISTING HOW CAULDRON IS WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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 SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY LINES TO THE ICE MACHINE, THE COFFEE MACHINES, AND ON THE WALL HOSE BIB BEHIND CAULDRON. MUST PROVIDE.
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 TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE SELF CLOSING.
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 HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE OVEN WITH HOLES AROUND PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES.
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
OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE COOKING AREA TO BE DIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source
License
Nov 18, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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.
REAR PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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 UNUSED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA INTERIOR NOT CLEAN ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AND COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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.
FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (AT EAST WALL) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 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.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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 GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN WALL 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
VENTILATION HOOD LIGHTS NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS.
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.