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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 21, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
: 2-402.11--- ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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.
4-602.13--- NOTED THE EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH PEELING PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.
6-201.11----NOTED AN EXPOSED RAW BRICK WALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES NEXT THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. 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, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 14, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 13, 2026
Fail
15 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE 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.
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES. SERVICE CONTRACT ON PREMISES DATED 5-1-25. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) 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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 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 NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER.
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
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION OF UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY ON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION ON 4-14-25. 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.
NOTED THE EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH PEELING PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.----RAW WOODEN FLOOR PLATFORM AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PILED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, FREE OF DEBRIS INCLUDING UNUSED PREP TABLES.
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.
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY.-----WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED AN EXPOSED RAW BRICK WALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES NEXT THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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 THE THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA IN A NON-FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT 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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. 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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2616987 POSTED ON 5-6-25. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.