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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP 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.
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1-DOOR PREP 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.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND 1-DOOR FREEZER.
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 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 8, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE HVAC CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1-DOOR PREP 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.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND 1-DOOR FREEZER.
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.
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 22, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZNG 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 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES 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 DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP 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
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR 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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES 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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 3, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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.
: 6-202.15--- NOTED A TORN MESH SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENINGS/HOLES ON THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST/FLY ENTRY.
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.
: 6-201.11-- NOTED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN CEILING AT EXIT DOOR SURROUNDING PIPING AND LIGHTING. MUST SEAL.
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, May 3, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 26, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
SOME INTERIOR UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEANAND 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.
NOTED A TORN MESH SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENINGS/HOLES ON THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST/FLY ENTRY.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-3-23 REPORT #2573609 NOT CORRECTED #47-: NOTED DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH RUSTY, DIRTY AND TORN PANEL LINING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. 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.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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 BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN CEILING AT EXIT DOOR SURROUNDING PIPING AND LIGHTING. MUST SEAL.
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.